Category: Long Term Care

Eagleson talks equity in nursing home funding

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 9, 2021 | Legislature, Long Term Care, Nursing homes, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

Improving the nursing home reimbursement system will be a critical task in the coming months for the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Director Theresa Eagleson told lawmakers Thursday.

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Advocates call for increased funding for developmental disability services

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 6, 2021 | Legislature, Long Term Care, Top Stories | 0

Advocates are calling on the General Assembly to do more this session to serve Illinoisans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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House approves Black Caucus’ healthcare omnibus

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 19, 2021 | Hospitals, Long Term Care, Medicaid/Medicare, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

The Illinois House approved a wide-ranging package by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus on Thursday aimed at addressing racial disparities in healthcare.

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Rezin proposes plan for more timely responses to outbreaks at state-run veterans’ homes

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 2, 2021 | coronavirus, Legislature, Long Term Care, Top Stories | 0

A Republican lawmaker representing the district that includes the LaSalle Veterans’ Home has unveiled a plan intended to strengthen the state’s response to outbreaks at such facilities.

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COVID-19 vaccinations picking up at long-term care facilities

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 10, 2021 | coronavirus, Long Term Care, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

After a rocky start, officials at Illinois’ long-term care facilities say they are pleased with where things are at with the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.