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Panel discusses ways to address healthcare costs

by Ryan Voyles | May 12, 2026 | HNI Stories, Top Stories | 0

Supporting access to preventive care, addressing the social determinants of health and taking steps to curb high drug prices could help bend the healthcare cost curve, healthcare industry stakeholders said Monday at a Health News Illinois panel.

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Report gives Illinois health department high marks for emergency preparedness

by Ryan Voyles | May 12, 2026 | Public Health, Top Stories | 0

Illinois is among the 20 states most prepared for public health emergencies and other potential crises, according to a recent report from the Trust for America’s Health.

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Prime Healthcare acquires Franciscan Health Olympia Fields

by Ryan Voyles | May 12, 2026 | Hospitals, Top Stories | 0

Prime Healthcare said Monday it has formally acquired Franciscan Health Olympia Fields.

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Prime Healthcare, BCBSIL reach agreement to keep provider in network

by Ryan Voyles | May 11, 2026 | Hospitals, Insurance, Top Stories | 0

Prime Healthcare and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois said last week they have reached an agreement on a new contract to keep the provider’s eight hospitals in-network.

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