Healthcare costs in the U.S. have climbed sharply in recent decades, straining patients, employers and public budgets. Even as the nation spends nearly twice as much per person as other wealthy countries, Americans lag behind their peers on life expectancy and other key health measures. At a Health News Illinois panel on May 11, experts […]

Health News Illinois will gather legislative leaders for its annual breakfast panel on Feb. 18 in Springfield. Officials will preview what they see as the top health issues this spring session. Panelists: Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin Rep. Norine Hammond, R-Macomb Sen. Omar Aquino, D-Chicago Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley Register now The 2026 Health News Illinois Event Series is sponsored by: Illinois Health and Hospital […]

Healthcare organizations are using artificial intelligence to cut administrative costs and address labor concerns, and see the potential for improved diagnoses and more effective treatment decisions. But as the capabilities of artificial intelligence increase, its full implications are not yet known, and regulators have not been able to keep up. There’s also concern that it […]