Nov. 2 – MCO CEO Roundtable
MATTER 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 6-180A, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago, IL, United StatesLeaders of the state’s Medicaid health plans will discuss the most significant issues facing their industry including the eventual unwinding of the public health emergency, behavioral health, social determinants of health and more at a roundtable event on Nov. 2 in Chicago.
Dec. 7 – The future of reproductive healthcare in Illinois
Abortion rights advocates and lawmakers have called Illinois an “oasis” for services since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion this summer.
Legislator Roundtable
Arlington's 210 Broadway, Springfield, IL, United StatesLegislative leaders will preview what they see as the top health issues this session at a Health News Illinois breakfast panel in Springfield on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Panelists: Sen. […]
March 22 – Preparing for the return of Medicaid redeterminations
For the first time since the early days of the pandemic, Illinois and other states will soon resume Medicaid redeterminations, a process to determine if an individual is eligible for […]
April 12 – The future of value-based care in Illinois
MATTER 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 6-180A, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago, IL, United StatesThere’s a growing push to pay providers for keeping patients healthy instead of racking up the number of services they provide, with the promise of high-quality, affordable care.
May 31 – Legislative Recap
As the dust settles on the 2023 legislative session, Health News Illinois is assembling a virtual panel of experts on May 31 to break down what it all means for healthcare. They will analyze the budget and highlight the significant healthcare bills sent to Gov. JB Pritzker.
June 28 – The future of immigrant healthcare in Illinois
MATTER 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 6-180A, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago, IL, United StatesHow to provide services to undocumented individuals and those in traditionally underserved communities continues to be a major issue facing healthcare in Illinois.
July 12 – How is the obesity revolution impacting Illinois?
Obesity is undergoing a rapid cultural shift. Shedding previous perceptions that it’s mostly a lifestyle choice, doctors and medical experts are helping reshape obesity as a disease — one that can lead to hypertension, cardiovascular disease and stroke. Communities of color are being hit the hardest.
Sept. 26 – Partnering Up: How mergers and acquisitions are impacting Illinois’ healthcare landscape
MATTER 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 6-180A, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago, IL, United StatesHealthcare organizations are increasingly partnering up, seeking to scale, cut costs and improve outcomes.
Oct. 17 – Addressing the licensing challenges for the healthcare workforce
As the healthcare sector continues to struggle with workforce challenges, a recurring issue remains the licensing process to allow potential individuals to enter the industry.
Nov. 2 – What’s next for AI in healthcare?
MATTER 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 6-180A, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago, IL, United StatesHealthcare 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.
Dec. 13 – Healthcare CEO Roundtable
MATTER 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 6-180A, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago, IL, United StatesTo wrap up the year, Health News Illinois is hosting a roundtable of healthcare decision makers to recap the most important issues the industry faced in 2023, and look ahead to what trends will dominate 2024.
Virtual Newsmaker with Healthcare and Family Services Director Elizabeth Whitehorn
Elizabeth Whitehorn took over as director of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services at the start of 2024. Before then, she served for five years as first assistant deputy […]
April 16 – Examining Illinois’ maternal health crisis
MATTER 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 6-180A, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago, IL, United StatesIllinois is facing a maternal health crisis. The number of state residents dying from pregnancy is on the rise and most of the deaths are preventable. Black women are disproportionately […]
May 13 – State of Nursing in Illinois
The state of nursing care remains one of the most discussed issues facing Illinois’ healthcare sector, whether it is a nursing shortage cited by providers or the challenges nurses say they face trying to provide care to patients. State and national policymakers have taken steps to address the workforce, from increasing slots at nursing schools to providing more funding to support the industry.
Legislative Recap
MATTER 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 6-180A, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe're assembling a panel of experts to break down what the latest legislative session means for healthcare. They will analyze the budget and highlight the significant healthcare bills sent to […]