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 […]
July 31 – Newsmaker Event with DOI Acting Director Ann Gillespie
Ann Gillespie began this spring as the acting director of the Department of Insurance. Before that, she served as a Democratic state senator, representing Arlington Heights and the surrounding community.
September 18 – What the elections could mean for healthcare
MATTER 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 6-180A, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago, IL, United StatesFrom coverage to abortion to prescription drug costs, the upcoming state and federal elections could have a consequential impact on healthcare.
Oct. 16 – Cybersecurity in the digital age: How ready is healthcare for change?
The digital transformation of healthcare has the potential to boost access, improve outcomes and cut costs.
Nov. 20 – Improving health access and affordability
Arlington's 210 Broadway, Springfield, IL, United StatesHealthcare costs are increasingly becoming a barrier to patients seeking care. The issue is top of mind for policymakers and stakeholders at the state and federal levels.
Dec. 11 – Food as medicine: Examining the next course
Merchandise Mart Merchandise Mart Conference Center 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza 6-180, Chicago, United StatesA growing number of healthcare providers and payers are promoting healthy food to prevent, treat and manage disease. And Illinois’ Medicaid program is set to push efforts further forward with […]