Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and colleagues reached out this week to five telehealth companies over their financial relationships with Pfizer and Eli Lilly and the possible influence on prescriptions for medications.
A House committee approved a plan this week to codify guidance that allows doctors to prescribe HIV medication and preventative care without needing prior authorization.
Leaders at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation told lawmakers Wednesday they expect to shift all healthcare licenses to their new online system by the end of the year.
Illinois joined other states last week to urge a federal court to block mass layoffs of federal probationary employees and reinstate those fired by President Donald Trump’s administration.
The House’s Insurance Committee approved several bills Tuesday, including one to regulate how health insurers use artificial intelligence to decide coverage and whether to deny care.
Illinois Senate Republicans last week called on their colleagues to support their plans to address the fentanyl epidemic.
Illinois’ Medicaid managed care rolls fell just over 0.9 percent in December, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
The Illinois Senate has confirmed Morgan Winters’ appointment to oversee the forthcoming state-based health insurance marketplace.
Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn formally launched its pediatric heart transplant program last week.
Four health plans have been chosen to participate in Illinois’ Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan program.
Several provider groups are again calling on lawmakers to prohibit pharmaceutical manufacturers from interfering with providers' ability to receive prescription drugs if contracted with the 340B program, which provides discounted drugs to safety-net providers.
Healthcare leaders and other stakeholders rallied in Springfield on Wednesday to highlight the impact of potential Medicaid cuts on providers and the patients they serve.
A House committee has approved a plan to boost reimbursement rates and improve network adequacy for behavioral health services.
Deerfield-based Walgreens said Thursday it has agreed to be acquired by the private equity firm Sycamore Partners for $10 billion.
Drug overdose deaths in Illinois dropped 8.3 percent in 2023, the first time the Department of Public Health has reported an annual drop since 2018.
Howard Brown Health is hosting a free community event on Monday, March 10, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at its Hyde Park location (1525 E 55th St, 1st Floor Walk-In Clinic) to recognize National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
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