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Author: Ryan Voyles

Durbin rings alarm bells on cancer drug shortage, FDA OKs temporary imports

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., is ringing the alarm bell on a shortage of critical cancer drugs, calling for more action from the Food and Drug Administration to curb the crisis. Meanwhile, the FDA said Friday it would allow for the temporary importation of a key oncology drug.

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Cook County approves ordinance prohibiting sale of flavored e-cigarettes in unincorporated areas

The Cook County Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance last week that prohibits the sale of flavored e-cigarettes in unincorporated areas of the county.

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Underwood proposes expanding access to clinical opportunities for graduate nursing students

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, joined colleagues last week on a plan intended to increase education and training opportunities for advanced practice registered nurses.

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Rush University System for Health plans $57.2 million medical office building in Chicago

Rush University System for Health’s Rush Oak Park Hospital plans to build a nearly $57.2 million medical office building in Chicago, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.

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Lawmakers approve language to adjust training mandates for healthcare workers

The General Assembly approved a plan Thursday to require that healthcare workers undergo cultural competency training, while also adjusting how often workers must take training courses as part of their licensure cycle.

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General Assembly passes Medicaid omnibus

Lawmakers stayed early into Friday morning to pass the state’s annual Medicaid omnibus, which includes emergency rulemaking to give the Department of Healthcare and Family Services ways to address the cost of a program that provides Medicaid-like coverage to certain undocumented individuals.

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Senate approves roughly $50.7 billion spending plan

The Illinois Senate approved a roughly $50.7 billion spending plan late Thursday night, which includes rate increases for those that care for individuals with developmental disabilities.

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NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health plans $66.7 million cardiovascular outpatient center in Naperville

NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health plans to build a nearly $66.7 million cardiovascular institute outpatient center in Naperville, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.

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