Category: Behavioral Health

Senate approves measures clarifying state-based marketplace law, other bills

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 23, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Insurance, Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0

The Illinois Senate took action last week on several healthcare bills, including one to clarify state law related to the forthcoming state-based health insurance marketplace.

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House committee approves grant program for behavioral health providers

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 26, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

A House committee approved a plan last week intended to help behavioral health providers better recruit and maintain staff.

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Senate committee approves creation of standalone early childhood agency

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 19, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Legislature, Pediatrics, Top Stories | 0

A Senate committee signed off last week on a proposal to create a new state agency that will house all of the state’s early childhood programs, including child care services.

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House committee approves plans tackling administrative burdens facing behavioral health workforce, network adequacy

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 15, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Insurance, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

A workgroup would explore ways to reduce burdens facing the behavioral health workforce under a plan approved Thursday by a House committee.

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Advocates say increased rates, training key to addressing behavioral health workforce

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 26, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

Better pay, increased opportunities for training, incentives and recruitment programs are steps Illinois can take to address behavioral healthcare workforce challenges, advocates said Friday.

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