Author: Tim Stumm
Report: Illinois premiums projected to increase significantly next year
Jun 11, 2018 | HNI Stories, Insurance, Top Stories
The annual premium for a benchmark plan in Illinois could increase significantly in 2019 due to actions taken by the Trump administration, according to a recent analysis by the left-leaning Center for American Progress.
Feds won’t defend ACA lawsuit
Jun 8, 2018 | ACA, HNI Stories, Top Stories
The federal Department of Justice argued that the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate is unconstitutional and that a court should strike down the law’s protections for pre-existing conditions in a brief filed Thursday.
Budget, managed care expansion among topics highlighted by Medicaid panel
Jun 8, 2018 | HNI Stories, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
Panelists analyzed the impact of the recently signed state budget and the expansion of Medicaid managed care, including lingering concerns over claims denials and adequate networks, at a Health News Illinois event Wednesday.
Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety PSO presents Patient Safety Champion award to a Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers employee
Jun 8, 2018 | Press Releases
The Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) Patient Safety Organization (PSO) awarded Valerie Skroch, lead physical therapist at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, with the MAPS PSO Patient Safety Champion award for preventing patient harm on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. MAPS PSO is an Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) company.
Panel plots next steps for Medicaid
Jun 7, 2018 | HNI Stories, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
A legislative workgroup that played a key role in an overhaul of the state’s hospital assessment program could tackle other Medicaid-related issues, according to its members.
Rush receives $45 million grant to expand mental healthcare for veterans
Jun 7, 2018 | HNI Stories, Hospitals, Mental Health, Top Stories
The Wounded Warrior Project will give $45 million to Rush University Medical Center to expand mental health services for military veterans and their families.
State board approves dialysis clinics
Jun 6, 2018 | HNI Stories, Top Stories
A series of proposed dialysis clinics in the state got the green light at a state board meeting Tuesday.
Lawmakers sign off on plans allowing Medicaid members to keep their doctors, limiting short-term policies
Jun 6, 2018 | HNI Stories, Legislature, Top Stories
If Medicaid managed care patients like their doctor, they could keep them, under a bill headed to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk.
HFS Director Norwood leaving for job with Anthem
Jun 5, 2018 | HNI Stories, Top Stories
Department of Healthcare and Family Services Director Felicia Norwood is leaving state government for a top job at Anthem.
Rauner signs budget
Jun 5, 2018 | HNI Stories, State Budget, Top Stories
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Mercyhealth to appeal ruling against Crystal Lake hospital
Jun 5, 2018 | HNI Stories, Hospitals, Top Stories
Mercyhealth CEO Javon Bea said his system will appeal a recent court ruling overturning the state’s approval of its 13-bed micro-hospital in Crystal Lake.
State board finds no conflict of interest with UI Health’s Epic contract
Jun 5, 2018 | HNI Stories, Top Stories
A state board is no longer recommending that a $62 million contract UI Health awarded to Epic be voided.
Telehealth expert: Illinois should add ‘teeth’ to parity law
Jun 4, 2018 | Health Tech, HNI Stories, Top Stories
The state could do more to ensure that telehealth services are treated the same as other healthcare services, according to a telehealth expert.
Attorney General Madigan calls on CMS to not roll back nursing home rules
Jun 4, 2018 | HNI Stories, Medicaid/Medicare, Nursing homes, Top Stories
Lisa Madigan and 16 other attorneys general are asking the Trump administration to continue implementing a set of long-term care reforms aimed at protecting patients in nursing homes, reducing infections and training staff.
Elmhurst Hospital chosen again for nation’s Most Beautiful Hospital contest
Jun 4, 2018 | Press Releases
For the seventh year in a row, Elmhurst Hospital has been nominated to participate in Soliant Health’s Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals Contest. Soliant is a leading specialty healthcare staffing provider and part of the Adecco Group.