Medicaid rolls grew in March
The state's Medicaid managed care rolls saw continued growth in March, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
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May 18, 2023 | ACA, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
The state's Medicaid managed care rolls saw continued growth in March, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
May 18, 2023 | Reproductive Healthcare, State Budget, Top Stories
A Senate committee signed off Wednesday on legislation that would require healthcare workers to undergo cultural competency training, though some advocates said the plan's new language does not go far enough to ensure protection for Alzheimer's patients.
May 18, 2023 | Pharmacy, Population Health, Public Health, State Budget, Top Stories
The House took action Wednesday on several healthcare bills, including one intended to improve data transfers to local health departments.
May 17, 2023 | Health Tech, State Budget, Top Stories
Illinois ranks 32nd among states for senior health, according to a report released Tuesday.
May 17, 2023 | Prescription Drugs, State Budget, Top Stories
A Senate committee approved an amended proposal on Tuesday intended to prevent manufacturers and wholesale drug distributors from engaging in price gouging when selling off-patent or generic drugs.
May 17, 2023 | ACA, Pediatrics, Top Stories
Advocates for a state program that provides Medicaid-like coverage for certain undocumented individuals pushed back Tuesday on estimates that put the cost of the program for the coming fiscal year at over $1 billion.
May 16, 2023 | Health Tech, Hospitals, Infrastructure, Medical Research, National News, Top Stories
Illinois congressional Democrats joined together last week to urge federal officials to house a proposed medical research agency in the Chicago region.
May 16, 2023 | Facilities, Hospitals, Infrastructure, Pediatrics, Top Stories, Workforce
Danville's OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center said Monday it plans to reopen its birthing center this fall, returning obstetrics care to the Vermilion County region.
May 16, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Public Health, Top Stories, Workforce
Newly inaugurated Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday that ensuring access to mental healthcare will be a key priority for his administration.
May 15, 2023 | Hospitals, Insurance, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
Two state agencies reported Friday that a recent data breach may have leaked the personal and sensitive data of those enrolled in certain state-funded medical programs.
May 15, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Insurance, Nursing, Top Stories, Workforce
The Illinois Senate passed several healthcare proposals last week, including an effort to analyze costs associated with a statewide behavioral health crisis system.
May 15, 2023 | Behavioral Health, coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Medicaid/Medicare, Mental Health, Top Stories
The head of Illinois' Medicaid program said last week they are looking at "significant amendments" to the state's 1115 waiver for behavioral health services.
May 12, 2023 | coronavirus, On The Record, Top Stories
Thursday marked the end of the state and federal COVID public health emergencies after three years of being in place.
Read MoreMay 12, 2023 | Abortion, Top Stories
The Department of Public Health said Thursday it's expanding access to self-administered hormonal contraceptives.
May 12, 2023 | Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
Gov. JB Pritzker laid out several steps Thursday that lawmakers could take to support a program that provides Medicaid-like coverage for certain undocumented individuals.
May 12, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
Gov. JB Pritzker joined Illinois healthcare leaders Thursday to mark the end of the state and federal COVID-19 public health emergencies.