Category: Long Term Care

AFSCME-backed caregivers push for higher wages

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 28, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Facilities, Jobs, Long Term Care, Top Stories, Workforce | 0

Caregivers represented by the AFSCME Council 31 renewed calls this week to raise wages for direct support professionals who work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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House approves various healthcare bills

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 20, 2023 | Hospitals, Legislature, Long Term Care, Mental Health, Public Health, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

The House signed off on several healthcare bills last week, including one allowing providers in the state’s drug overdose prevention program to distribute fentanyl test strips.

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Lawmakers seek to clarify ‘distressed facility’ designation for nursing homes

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 23, 2023 | Facilities, Legislature, Long Term Care, Top Stories | 0

A House committee approved a plan Wednesday morning to clarify what nursing homes meet a “distressed facility” designation.

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Policymakers seek protections for Chicago first responders injured, disabled by COVID-19

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 22, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Insurance, Long Term Care, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0

Policymakers are considering legislation to protect Chicago first responders who were severely injured or disabled by COVID-19 before vaccines were available.

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Lawmakers lay out healthcare priorities

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 16, 2023 | HNI Stories, Hospitals, Long Term Care, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

Addressing social determinants of health, boosting mental health access and bolstering the workforce are among the healthcare issues gaining lawmaker’s attention this legislative session.

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