Category: Legislature

Lawmakers seek answers on COVID-19 outbreak at LaSalle Veterans’ Home

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 30, 2020 | coronavirus, Legislature, Long Term Care, Top Stories | 0

Lawmakers pressed state officials last week on efforts to mitigate a COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans' Home that has led to nearly 30 deaths.

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Local health leaders discuss COVID-19 challenges, vaccine rollout

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 20, 2020 | coronavirus, Hospitals, Legislature, On The Record, Top Stories | 0

As COVID-19 surges across the state, local health department leaders outlined the challenges they face fighting the pandemic at a virtual event hosted this week by Health News Illinois. They also discussed what role public health will play when vaccines start coming to Illinois. Speakers included: Monica Hendrickson, administrator at the Peoria City/County Health Department […]

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HFS unveils healthcare transformation proposal

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 16, 2020 | coronavirus, Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services formally unveiled its healthcare transformation plan Friday, which aims to address the "social and structural determinants of health."

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Panelists push partnerships amidst uncertain Illinois budget

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 12, 2020 | coronavirus, Legislature, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

Collaborations in healthcare will be even more important in the post-pandemic world as organizations will likely have to make transformative changes without significant help from the state, a panel of healthcare experts said Wednesday.

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