
Author: Ryan Voyles
Decision on Chicago’s work schedule proposal could come next week
Apr 5, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories
A city of Chicago committee is planning to take up an ordinance Monday that would require employers to schedule workers two weeks in advance and pay them for last-minute changes. The city council may then take up the measure at its Wednesday meeting.
Illinois is again first target in revamped home health fraud program
Apr 5, 2019 | Home Health, Top Stories
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is set to roll out a revamped version of a program aimed at rooting out fraud in home health agencies - and Illinois will again be the first state it targets.
NorthShore launches state’s first orthopedic and spine specialty hospital
Apr 5, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories
NorthShore University HealthSystem launched this week what it believes is the state’s first orthopedic and spine specialty hospital at its Skokie Hospital.
Lawmakers propose change to review board process to keep Westlake Hospital open
Apr 3, 2019 | Hospitals, Legislature, Top Stories
Several lawmakers are looking to change the process for closing hospitals in response to the potential shuttering of Westlake Hospital.
Raoul, 38 other attorneys general raise concerns about federal pain management report
Apr 3, 2019 | Federal Government, Top Stories
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 38 other attorneys general in questioning a recent draft report from a federal pain management task force.
Hospitals call for $500 million in state capital funds for transformation
Apr 3, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Illinois hospitals are calling for $500 million in state capital funds for hospitals ready to transform their facilities as healthcare increasingly shifts towards outpatient care.
Tandem HR helps Illinois-based businesses deliver more to employees with Health Coverage from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Apr 3, 2019 | Press Releases
Many small and mid-sized business (SMB) owners are overwhelmed with administrative HR tasks. Human resources, payroll and health care benefits management can drain time and resources. Many struggle to find the right health plan for the unique needs of their employees.
EpiPen coverage plan passes House
Apr 1, 2019 | Insurance, Top Stories
Lawmakers unanimously approved a bill requiring insurers to cover EpiPens for those under the age of 18.
Audit: One-fifth of determinations done within required timeframe
Apr 1, 2019 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
Illinois is processing only one in five Medicaid eligibility determinations for long-term care within the required timeframe.
HFS director says Medicaid redeterminations are top priority
Apr 1, 2019 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
Addressing the high number of Illinois Medicaid beneficiaries who lose coverage when redetermining their eligibility is a key focus of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Director Theresa Eagleson testified at a hearing late last week.
Eight hospitals to receive $13.4 million to help address opioid usage
Mar 29, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Eight Illinois hospitals have been awarded $13.4 million through the Illinois Department of Human Service's State Opioid Response Hospital Screening and Warm Handoff project.
Medicare for All measure passes committee
Mar 29, 2019 | Legislature, Top Stories
As momentum builds among national Democrats in support of Medicare for All, an Illinois committee approved its own plan expanding the federal program.
U.S. Chamber touts association health plans, but future uncertain after Thursday ruling
Mar 29, 2019 | On The Record, Top Stories
President Donald Trump’s plan to allow more individuals and small businesses to band together to create group health plans faces an uncertain future after a federal judge struck down the provision late Thursday.
Northwest Community Healthcare plans $57 million medical office building in Buffalo Grove
Mar 27, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Arlington Height’s Northwest Community Healthcare is seeking state approval of a 70,000-square-foot medical office building in Buffalo Grove.
Illinois sues federal government over Medicaid repayments
Mar 27, 2019 | Federal Government, Top Stories, Uncategorized
Illinois has sued the federal government in an effort to reverse a decision requiring repayment of nearly $145 million in reimbursements to two Chicago hospitals.