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Illinois set to receive up to $154 million in settlement with Sackler family, Purdue Pharma
Illinois would receive up to $154 million as part of a proposed $7.4 billion multi-state settlement with members of the Sackler family and their company, Purdue Pharma, over their role in the opioid crisis, Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Thursday.
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Judge sides with Illinois in challenge over Trump’s move to limit citizenship
A federal judge in the state of Washington sided with Illinois and three other states on Thursday and temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for some children.
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Review board approves closure of Ascension Saint Elizabeth in Chicago
State regulators signed off Thursday on the planned closure of Ascension Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Chicago.
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Report shows impacts of contemplated Medicaid cuts on urban, rural Illinois
More than a third of kids in urban Illinois — and more than a fifth in rural parts of the state — have Medicaid coverage, per a recent report that shines a light on how funding cuts considered by Congress for the safety-net program could impact rural areas.
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Illinois cites Medicaid, CHIP impacts in lawsuit against Trump’s move to limit citizenship
Illinois filed a lawsuit this week to void President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for some kids, in part claiming that such a change would impact Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois will close clinics, expand digital services
Planned Parenthood of Illinois said Wednesday it will restructure to ensure “sustainability for the future" as it faces a financial shortfall brought on by rising healthcare costs, patient volumes and low reimbursement rates.
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Illinois to phase out subminimum wage for workers with disabilities
Illinois will eliminate subminimum wages for Illinoisans with disabilities under a plan signed Tuesday by Gov. JB Pritzker.
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IDFPR begins accepting midwives, other license types through online system
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation said Tuesday it will begin licensing certified professional midwives and three other professions through its online system.
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Winnebago County’s health leader talks state-supported ‘health equity zone’ grant
The Department of Public Health earlier this month announced it would provide $232,000 to two Illinois counties for a new pilot program targeting health disparities. Of that, $118,000 will go to the Winnebago County Health Department to expand a workgroup on health disparities around mental and behavioral health in Rockford. The team partners with community […]
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LatestCVS Health & Aetna Better Health of Illinois grant $750K to eight organizations to improve access to maternal and behavior health services
CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) and Aetna Better Health® of Illinois, a CVS Health® company, announced a combination of $750,000 in community grants to organizations working to increase access to maternal and behavior health services, and the resources needed to take proactive steps toward a healthier future.
Insurance
Illinois sets Healthcare.gov open enrollment record
Illinois set a record for the second straight year for Healthcare.gov enrollments.
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Giannoulias reiterates call for action on food additives
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will continue his push to ban certain food additives.
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Panel discusses cost, prioritizing of addressing healthcare cyberattacks
A Health News Illinois panel this week took a deep dive into the rise of healthcare cyberattacks, how healthcare organizations are weighing paying ransom and the balance of cybersecurity and technology advancements to improve patient health.
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