House committee approves grant program for behavioral health providers – Health News Illinois
A House committee approved a plan last week intended to help behavioral health providers better recruit and maintain staff.
HFS restores claims processing application affected by cyberattack on Change Healthcare – Health News Illinois
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services said Monday it restored claims processing for Medicaid fee-for-service billing applications.
Lake County reports measles case connected to outbreak in Chicago – Health News Illinois
Lake County confirmed this weekend the area’s first measles case, which officials said is connected to the outbreak in Chicago.
Senators seek to further crack down on youth vaping – Health News Illinois
Democratic senators are looking to further address youth vaping in Illinois and are considering a restriction on electronic cigarettes designed to look like everyday items.
Report: 91 percent of Illinoisans signing up for Healthcare.gov coverage paid premiums – Health News Illinois
An estimated 362,000 Illinoisans who signed up for 2024 Healthcare.gov coverage paid their premiums during their first month of enrollment, according to federal data released Friday.
Lawmakers discuss plan to legalize psilocybin for medical treatment – Health News Illinois
Stakeholders made the case last week to lawmakers that legalizing and regulating psilocybin could help the health and well-being of Illinoisans.
On the record with Elizabeth Whitehorn, Department of Healthcare and Family Services director – Health News Illinois
Elizabeth Whitehorn has hit the ground running since taking over as director of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services in January.
Raoul charges former Iroquois County public health administrator with theft – Health News Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Thursday charged a former Iroquois County public health administrator with stealing more than $100,000 by billing for fraudulent overtime and back pay.
Memorial Health announces leadership succession plan – Health News Illinois
Memorial Health on Thursday laid out a leadership succession plan that will see Kevin England, senior vice president and chief administrative officer, become president and CEO by 2025.
House committee approves sweeping insurance reform – Health News Illinois
A House committee signed off Thursday morning on a proposal that would widely reform how insurers operate in Illinois — though advocates said updates to the plan’s language are forthcoming.