Category: Mental Health

Senate approves roughly $50.7 billion spending plan

by Ryan Voyles | May 26, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Education, Facilities, Infrastructure, Insurance, Legislature, Mental Health, Public Health, Reproductive Healthcare, Rural Health, State Budget, Top Stories, Workforce | 0

The Illinois Senate approved a roughly $50.7 billion spending plan late Thursday night, which includes rate increases for those that care for individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Senate approves insurance coverage for mental health checkups, other proposals

by Ryan Voyles | May 22, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Population Health, Public Health, Reproductive Healthcare, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

The Illinois Senate approved several healthcare proposals late last week, including one requiring insurance coverage for annual mental health checkups and wellness visits.

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Johnson focuses on addressing mental health in inauguration speech

by Ryan Voyles | May 16, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Public Health, Top Stories, Workforce | 0

Newly inaugurated Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday that ensuring access to mental healthcare will be a key priority for his administration.

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HFS looks to extend, amend 1115 waiver for behavioral health

by Ryan Voyles | May 15, 2023 | Behavioral Health, coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Medicaid/Medicare, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

The head of Illinois' Medicaid program said last week they are looking at "significant amendments" to the state's 1115 waiver for behavioral health services.

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Advocates discuss improving emergency response care

by Ryan Voyles | May 2, 2023 | Mental Health, Population Health, Public Health, Rural Health, Top Stories | 0

Further collaboration among stakeholders and updating the mindset of those on the front lines are key to improving care delivered during emergency responses, a panel of experts said last week.

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