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Rauner refutes findings of managed care system audit

Rauner refutes findings of managed care system audit

Feb 6, 2018 | ,

Gov. Bruce Rauner is questioning the results of an audit released last month that found his Department of Healthcare and Family Services failed to adequately monitor $7.1 billion in Medicaid payments to and by managed care organizations in 2016 and made almost $600,000 in duplicative payments.

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Cook County officers train to administer opioid reversal drug

Cook County officers train to administer opioid reversal drug

Feb 6, 2018 | , ,

More than 1,900 police officers from 30 departments in Cook County will soon be prepared to administer Narcan, a nasal spray that counteracts the effects of an opioid overdose. The effort is a collaboration between Loyola Medicine and the Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

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HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital begins phased renovation of Emergency department

Feb 1, 2018 |

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that they are beginning the first phase of a three-phased renovation of the Emergency department. This renovation will provide more safety, security and privacy for patients in a more efficient design. The first phase of the renovation will begin on Tuesday, February 6.

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House committee approves bills for supportive living and spinal muscular atrophy screening

House committee approves bills for supportive living and spinal muscular atrophy screening

Feb 1, 2018 | ,

The House Human Services Committee signed off on a pair of bills Wednesday that would expand options for supportive living facilities and add spinal muscular atrophy to the list of the state’s newborn screenings.

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Cancer Treatment Centers of America® at Midwestern Regional Medical Center Opens Outpatient Care Center in Chicago

Jan 30, 2018 |

Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) at Midwestern Regional Medical Center (Midwestern) is proud to announce the grand opening of its first cancer Outpatient Care Center in the heart of […]

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Legislation would make it easier for nurses to practice across state lines

Legislation would make it easier for nurses to practice across state lines

Jan 30, 2018 | , ,

Illinois nurses would have an easier time practicing across state lines under legislation proposed by Rep. David Reis, R-Ste. Marie, an effort he’s been working on for five years. Reis said his current bill uses the same language as legislation that passed the Senate last year.

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OSF Life Flight is expanding to OSF HealthCare’s Eastern Region

Jan 30, 2018 |

OSF HealthCare is pleased to announce that OSF Life Flight will be basing a helicopter in the eastern region of its service area to better serve OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, OSF HealthCare Saint James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac and the surrounding communities.

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