
Duckworth reintroduces plan to protect IVF for federal employees
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., has reintroduced her proposal to expand and protect access to in-vitro fertilization and other reproductive technology for federal workers.
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Mar 4, 2025 | Reproductive Healthcare, Top Stories
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., has reintroduced her proposal to expand and protect access to in-vitro fertilization and other reproductive technology for federal workers.
Mar 4, 2025 | Top Stories
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Schaumburg, joined colleagues this week on a plan they said will close tax code loopholes for tobacco products.
Mar 4, 2025 | Legislature, Top Stories
A Senate committee recently signed off on a plan to bring a collaborative approach to mental health.
Mar 3, 2025 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Hospital Sisters Health System has asked state regulators to approve a nearly $65.7 million renovation of St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon.
Mar 3, 2025 | Federal Government, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
State Democrats rallied Friday in Chicago against potential federal Medicaid cuts that could impact millions of Illinoisans.
Mar 3, 2025 | Health Systems, Hospitals, Top Stories
California-based Prime Healthcare has completed its purchase of a large chunk of Ascension Illinois' assets, including eight hospitals, associated physician practices and post-acute and senior living facilities.
Feb 28, 2025 | On The Record, Public Health, Top Stories
The Illinois Public Health Association recently announced a playbook to help community-based organizations establish third-party processes.
Feb 28, 2025 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
Illinois' Medicaid managed care rolls fell just over 0.3 percent in November, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Feb 28, 2025 | Legislature, Top Stories, Workforce
Retired healthcare professionals could obtain a volunteer license without a fee under a plan approved this week by a House committee.
Feb 27, 2025 | Legislature, Prescription Drugs, Top Stories
Sponsors of Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan for further regulations on pharmacy benefit managers said Wednesday they are still finalizing the language.
Feb 27, 2025 | State Budget, Top Stories
More than $220 million of medical debt relief has been abolished for 170,000 Illinoisans in the latest round of the state program.
Feb 27, 2025 | Medicaid/Medicare, State Budget, Top Stories
Illinois lawmakers underestimated the cost and demand for the two healthcare programs that provide Medicaid-like coverage for certain undocumented adults, according to a report released Wednesday by Auditor General Frank Mautino.
Feb 27, 2025 | Federal Government, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
Potential Medicaid cuts at the federal level will have a “devastating impact” on Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday.
Feb 26, 2025 | Legislature, Prescription Drugs, Top Stories
Advocates took to Springfield Tuesday to call on lawmakers to approve the creation of a prescription drug affordability board.
Feb 26, 2025 | ACA, Insurance, Top Stories
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul led nearly two dozen colleagues on Tuesday in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a federal provision guaranteeing access to preventive care.
Feb 26, 2025 | Insurance, Top Stories
Carle Health said Tuesday they will discontinue Health Alliance's individual and group health plans.