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Senate committee approves language to adjust training mandates for healthcare workers

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.

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Senate committee approves amended plan to address price gouging of generic drugs

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.

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Advocates push back on cost estimates for Medicaid-like coverage for undocumented individuals

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.

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Congressional Democrats renew call to house federal medical research agency in Chicago region

Illinois congressional Democrats joined together last week to urge federal officials to house a proposed medical research agency in the Chicago region.

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Senate approves plan to analyze Illinois’ behavioral health crisis system, other proposals

The Illinois Senate passed several healthcare proposals last week, including an effort to analyze costs associated with a statewide behavioral health crisis system.

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Pritzker outlines potential ways to support programs proving healthcare for undocumented individuals

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.

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