Illinois to receive $3.8 million from Johnson & Johnson, Ethicon settlement
Illinois will receive $3.8 million as part of a nearly $117 million, multi-state settlement with Johnson & Johnson over its marketing of transvaginal surgical mesh devices.
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Oct 21, 2019 | Top Stories
Illinois will receive $3.8 million as part of a nearly $117 million, multi-state settlement with Johnson & Johnson over its marketing of transvaginal surgical mesh devices.
Oct 21, 2019 | Prescription Drugs, Top Stories
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, unveiled a five-point plan last week intended to lower prescription drug prices.
Oct 18, 2019 | On The Record, Top Stories
The Autism Collective plans to offer families in central Illinois a better way to connect to autism services.
Oct 18, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories
St. George Corporation and Palos Community Hospital plans to construct a $29.7 million medical office building in Mokena.
Oct 18, 2019 | Population Health, Top Stories
The state of human services in Illinois has improved in recent years, but Comptroller Susana Mendoza and two advocates told attendees at a City Club of Chicago luncheon Thursday that the work is far from over.
Oct 17, 2019 | Dental, Federal Government, Top Stories
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, is proposing to boost Medicare coverage of dental services.
Oct 17, 2019 | Health Tech, Top Stories
The state is expanding a year-long pilot that provides state workers with self-use health screenings after the program exceeded expectations.
Oct 17, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese plans to close its intensive care unit, according to an application filed with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Oct 17, 2019 | Federal Government, Top Stories
The federal government is awarding the University of Illinois at Chicago $1.7 million to study lead and other household health hazards.
Oct 16, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Sinai Health System has suspended subacute services at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital due to a change in Medicare’s skilled nursing payment model, according to a statement Tuesday.
Oct 16, 2019 | Mental Health, Top Stories
Better monitoring of who is eligible for services, boosting the clinical workforce and addressing a rise in vaping are three of the main issues facing Illinois youths in need of […]
Oct 16, 2019 | Insurance, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services called out Community Care Alliance of Illinois for its “consistently low quality” in the federal agency's annual star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans, which were released last week
Oct 15, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories
CGH Medical Center plans to open a $3.4 million acute mental Illness unit at its existing facility in Sterling, according to an application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Oct 15, 2019 | Health Tech, Top Stories
Illinois Medical District CEO Dr. Suzet McKinney sees the 560-acre district on Chicago's near west side as playing a key role in the economic development of the surrounding area.
Oct 15, 2019 | Federal Government, Top Stories
A federal court in Chicago has blocked a Trump administration rule that would make it easier for the federal government to deny immigrants green cards if they receive government benefits like Medicaid.
Oct 14, 2019 | Prescription Drugs, Top Stories
Gov. JB Pritzker called on lawmakers Friday to approve legislation during the veto session that would limit out-of-pocket costs for insulin.