Category: Medicaid/Medicare

Senate approves creation of state-based insurance exchange

by Ryan Voyles | May 26, 2023 | Insurance, Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, Public Health, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

The Senate moved forward Thursday on a plan to create a state-based health insurance exchange, though an added amendment will require House action.

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House approves generic drug pricing plan

by Ryan Voyles | May 23, 2023 | Medicaid/Medicare, Pharmacy, Population Health, Prescription Drugs, Public Health, Top Stories | 0

A bill intended to prevent manufacturers and wholesale drug distributors from engaging in price gouging when selling off-patent or generic drugs heads to Gov. JB Pritzker after being approved last week.

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Rezin, Yednock express continued support for St. Margaret’s Health

by Ryan Voyles | May 22, 2023 | Hospitals, Insurance, Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, Population Health, Public Health, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

Lawmakers representing the region served by St. Margaret’s Health said last week they are taking steps to support the financially-challenged provider.

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