Author: Tim Stumm
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
Advocate taps new president for South Suburban and Trinity hospitals
Aug 27, 2018 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Advocate Aurora Health named Rashard Johnson president of Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest and Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago.
Rauner vetoes bills aimed at preserving ACA coverage protections
Aug 27, 2018 | ACA, Top Stories
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a pair of bills over the weekend aimed at pushing back against efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act.
Hospitals need policy changes, partnerships to transform, execs tell lawmakers
Aug 24, 2018 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Hospitals are transforming but need help from the state to address mental health challenges and the social determinants of health, hospital leaders said Wednesday.
Head of Northwestern Medicine’s Lake Forest hospital credits investment in northern region for system’s high rankings
Aug 24, 2018 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Northwestern Medicine’s investments in subspecialty care and infrastructure in northern Chicagoland could account for some of the health system’s high marks in a recent ranking, according to the head of its hospital in Lake Forest.
Little Company of Mary names new CEO
Aug 24, 2018 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers tapped Dr. John Hanlon as its new president and CEO.
American Hospital Association presents national award in Springfield to city’s two hospitals
Aug 23, 2018 | Press Releases
SPRINGFIELD – The American Hospital Association presented a national award today (Aug. 23) in Enos Park to HSHS St. John’s Hospital and Memorial Medical Center for their work to improve […]