Report: UIC Medicaid care coordination program’s impact on costs is limited
A Medicaid care coordination project overseen by the University of Illinois at Chicago is so far having a limited impact on costs, according to a new report.
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HSHS St. John’s NICU Construction Project Begins with Demo Day
HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital and O’Shea Builders hosted a demo day to celebrate the start of construction on the much-anticipated neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) renovation project.
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IAMHP recognizes innovative contributions of Illinois’ Medicaid Health Plans
Last week, the Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP) hosted its first annual APEX Awards recognizing innovative contributions of Illinois’ Medicaid health plans to increasing efficiency, patient care, lowering costs and increasing services to Medicaid members.
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On the record with Dr. David Grube, medical director, Compassion and Choices
Dr. David Grube says adults near death should have the choice to end their own lives.
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Doctors call for addressing gun violence as a public health issue
Doctors and others called for addressing gun violence as a public health issue at a congressional hearing Thursday in Chicago.
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Illinois reports more than 100 vaping-related injuries
Illinois officials reported Thursday that the number of vaping-related injuries is now above 100 cases in the state.
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Three Illinois counties receive federal funds for lead abatement
Three Illinois counties will receive more than $11 million from the federal government for lead abatement efforts.
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Pritzker releases $35.8 million for health training facility at South Suburban College
Gov. JB Pritzker released $35.8 million Wednesday for a new health facility at South Suburban College in South Holland aimed at training allied health professionals.
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Bright Health to partner with AMITA Health, Palos Health on Medicare Advantage plan
Minneapolis-based Bright Health will partner with AMITA Health and Palos Health on a Medicare Advantage plan, which will be offered next year in the Chicagoland area.
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Union workers at Sinai Health System authorize strike
Roughly 400 workers at Sinai Health System have authorized their union to call a strike.
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Quincy Medical Group and XPlore Nutrition partner to offer healthy living program to community
When it comes to one’s health, having support makes all the difference. Quincy Medical Group (QMG) is proud to partner with Xplore Nutrition to offer a program that provides a personalized approach to nutrition with access to experts any time of the day.
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Review board asked to reconsider decision on rehabilitation center in Shiloh
Encompass Health and BJC Healthcare have asked the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board to reconsider their recent denial of a $31 million rehabilitation center in Shiloh.
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Illinois receives $3 million from opioid-related settlement
Illinois is set to receive more than $3 million from a multistate settlement with the makers of Suboxone, a prescription drug used to treat opioid addiction.
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IlliniCare to focus on high-risk youths as preparations continue on transfer of DCFS children
IlliniCare Health and state officials are increasing their focus on high-risk youths as they use the next four months to prepare for the transfer of thousands of children currently overseen by the Department of Children and Family Services.
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AMITA Health launching Medicare Advantage plan
AMITA Health is the latest Illinois health system to announce they are getting into the Medicare Advantage space.
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St. Bernard Hospital to discontinue pediatrics unit
St. Bernard Hospital in Chicago plans to close its six-bed pediatrics unit, according to an application filed last week with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
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