Tim Stumm, Author at Health News Illinois

State selected for national substance use disorder policy institute

Sep 4, 2018 | Opioids, Top Stories

Illinois is one of a handful of states selected for a national policy institute aimed at leveraging federally qualified health centers in addressing substance use disorder, Jordan Powell, acting CEO of the Illinois Primary Health Care Association, confirmed to Health News Illinois.

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On the record with David Smith, Medicaid Transformation Project Executive, AVIA

Aug 31, 2018 | Medicaid/Medicare, On The Record, Top Stories

Last week, AVIA, a Chicago-based national innovation network for hospitals and health systems, announced it was leading an initiative aimed at transforming Medicaid and that it’s lined up Andy Slavitt, the former acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to help.

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Loyola Medicine taps new CEO

Aug 31, 2018 | Hospitals, Top Stories

Loyola Medicine has named Georgia hospital executive Shawn Vincent its next president and CEO.

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Report: 26 percent of non-elderly adults living in Chicago area have a pre-existing condition

Aug 30, 2018 | ACA, Top Stories

About 26 percent of non-elderly adults living in the Chicago area have a pre-existing condition, according to estimates released this week by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

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Culbertson Memorial Hospital names new CEO

Aug 30, 2018 | Hospitals, Top Stories

John Kessler is the new CEO at Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.

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Brockus named permanent CEO at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital

Aug 30, 2018 | Hospitals, Top Stories

Harry Brockus has been named the permanent CEO at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, where he’s been the interim leader since May.

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OSF HealthCare breaks ground in Bloomington

Aug 30, 2018 | Press Releases

As part of its ongoing investment in central Illinois, OSF HealthCare broke ground Wednesday on its new Medical Office Building in Bloomington. The new building will be located on the […]

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Rauner eases restrictions on medical marijuana, vetoes workers’ compensation bill backed by providers

Aug 29, 2018 | Legislature, Top Stories

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation Tuesday easing restrictions on medical marijuana so that it can used more widely as an alternative to opioids for pain management.

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Advocate Aurora partners with Foxconn on venture fund

Aug 29, 2018 | Hospitals, Top Stories

Advocate Aurora Health has partnered with Foxconn Technology Group, Johnson Controls and Northwestern Mutual on a $100 million venture capital fund, leaders of the companies said Tuesday.

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Epic CEO Faulkner promotes potential of shared global data network

Aug 29, 2018 | Health Tech, Top Stories

Clad in a wide-brimmed scout hat and hiking boots, Epic CEO Judy Faulkner pointed to a future Tuesday where providers from across the globe could access patient data over a single network.

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Advocate Aurora CEOs among most influential in healthcare

Aug 28, 2018 | Top Stories

Advocate Aurora Health co-CEOs Jim Skogsbergh and Dr. Nick Turkal are among the most influential leaders in healthcare, according to Modern Healthcare’s annual list.

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Rauner greenlights bill requiring insurers to cover fertility preservation

Aug 28, 2018 | Legislature, Top Stories

Illinois is now one of three states that require insurance companies to cover egg or sperm preservation, under legislation signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner.

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HealthChoice Illinois enrollment dipped again in May

Aug 28, 2018 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories

Enrollment in HealthChoice Illinois dipped again slightly in May. There were 2,207,457 members as of June 1, down from 2,227,446 on May 1. Meridian Health Plan’s rolls increased during that […]

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CMS signs off on changes to state’s essential health benefits

Aug 28, 2018 | ACA, Top Stories

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services signed off on Illinois’ proposed changes to the essential health benefits in its Affordable Care Act benchmark plan.

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