The Future of Medicaid
MATTER 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 6-180A, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Illinois Medicaid program is undergoing a period of transformation. Managed care is expanding to every county in the state, while hospitals are overhauling their assessment program, a key source of funding. Meanwhile, the state just received approval to spend $2 billion over the next five years to further integrate behavioral and physical health. On […]
What’s the prescription for drug prices?
MATTER 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 6-180A, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago, IL, United StatesRising prescription drug prices have become a top issue for patients, providers and policymakers. What’s driving the growth and what impact is it having on the rest of the healthcare system? Are drug costs inline with their life-saving innovations? What more can be done to curb costs? A panel of experts will tackle these questions […]
What’s next for Medicaid?
Sangamo Club 227 E Adams St., Springfield, United StatesWith a new governor in Springfield, Illinois’ Medicaid program could be in store for another facelift. What will that mean for how Medicaid is funded? What steps are underway to increase care coordination in the program? And what’s the status of the state’s plan to overhaul behavioral health delivery? Health News Illinois is assembling a […]
Innovations in social determinants of health
MATTER 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 6-180A, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago, IL, United StatesAs providers increasingly move outside the four walls of the hospital and clinic to treat their patients, they are finding a partner in technology. A June 25 Health News Illinois live event in Chicago will highlight innovative efforts to address the social determinants of health. It will also examine the role of the Medicaid program […]
Hospital transformation: What’s the future of Illinois hospitals?
MATTER 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 6-180A, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago, IL, United StatesGov. JB Pritzker and the federal government have set aside hundreds of millions to help Illinois hospitals transform. Meanwhile, recent efforts to close community hospitals in the Chicago area have been met with strong community backlash. How will this new money be utilized? And what does the hospital of the future look like in Illinois? […]
MCO CEO Roundtable
MATTER 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 6-180A, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for a wide-ranging discussion with leaders of the state's Medicaid health plans on managed care expansion, the social determinants of health, innovation and more. Confirmed panelists: Karen Brach, President, Meridian Health Plan of Illinois James Kiamos, CEO, CountyCare Health Plan Pam Sanborn, Plan President, Molina Healthcare of Illinois Register now
Legislative Roundtable
Arlington's 210 Broadway, Springfield, IL, United StatesA leading group of state lawmakers will preview what they see as the top health issues this legislative session at a Health News Illinois breakfast panel in Springfield on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Panelists: Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston Sen. Heather Steans, D-Chicago Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Rockford Register now HNI Event Series […]
COVID-19 Update with Sinai Health System CEO Karen Teitelbaum
Like hospitals across the state, Sinai Health System halted elective procedures in March, and overturned its operations in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Now, the Chicago-area’s largest safety net system is ready to start opening back up.
Legislative Recap with House Majority Leader Greg Harris, D-Chicago
State lawmakers returned to Springfield last month for a whirlwind end to an unprecedented legislative session that concluded with a nearly $41 billion spending plan, hundreds of millions of dollars for COVID-19 relief and an updated hospital assessment program.
Co-existing with COVID-19
COVID-19 turned the healthcare system upside down, while further exposing the state’s significant healthcare disparities.