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Lawmakers approve language to adjust training mandates for healthcare workers

The General Assembly approved a plan Thursday to require that healthcare workers undergo cultural competency training, while also adjusting how often workers must take training courses as part of their licensure cycle.
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General Assembly passes Medicaid omnibus

Lawmakers stayed early into Friday morning to pass the state’s annual Medicaid omnibus, which includes emergency rulemaking to give the Department of Healthcare and Family Services ways to address the cost of a program that provides Medicaid-like coverage to certain undocumented individuals.
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Senate approves roughly $50.7 billion spending plan

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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NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health plans $66.7 million cardiovascular outpatient center in Naperville

NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health plans to build a nearly $66.7 million cardiovascular institute outpatient center in Naperville, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
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