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Author: Tim Stumm

Northwestern Medicine receives transformative $25 million gift from the Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation

Jun 26, 2018 |

Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, the top-ranked cardiovascular program in Illinois for the last 10 consecutive years, received a $25 million gift from the Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation, formed by Neil G. Bluhm, a prominent Chicago philanthropist and real estate developer.

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Durbin, Duckworth press HHS on navigator funding

Durbin, Duckworth press HHS on navigator funding

Jun 26, 2018 | , , ,

Illinois Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin are joining fellow Democrats in calling for the Department of Health and Human Services to provide more information on the navigator program under the Affordable Care Act. In past years, the federal government has helped fund efforts to assist consumers in enrolling in the ACA’s health insurance exchanges.

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Swedish Covenant Medical Group Midwifery Practice again named a “Triple Aim” Best Practice group

Jun 20, 2018 |

The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) recently designated Swedish Covenant Medical Group’s Midwifery Practice an ACNM Best Practice facility for “Triple Aim” achievement. This recognition acknowledges Swedish Covenant Medical Group’s Midwifery Practice for improving population health and patient experience while reducing cost of care associated with midwifery services.

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CMS official says star ratings not delayed because of Rush analysis

CMS official says star ratings not delayed because of Rush analysis

Jun 20, 2018 | , , ,

A critical analysis from Rush University Medical Center had no bearing on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ decision to delay its star ratings for hospitals, a top-ranking official said Tuesday.

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State may request rehearing after Land of Lincoln ruling

State may request rehearing after Land of Lincoln ruling

Jun 19, 2018 | , ,

Department of Insurance Director Jennifer Hammer anticipates requesting a rehearing after a federal appeals court ruled Thursday against shuttered Land of Lincoln’s claim it should have received more than $70 million through the Affordable Care Act’s risk corridor program.

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