Illinois Back & Neck Institute proposes $4.4 million surgery center in Elmhurst – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Back & Neck Institute plans to build a nearly $4.4 million surgery center in Elmhurst to replace its existing operations, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health and Facilities Services Review Board.
Five Illinois counties at ‘high’ COVID-19 activity – Health News Illinois
Five Illinois counties are now at the threshold of COVID-19 trends where federal health officials recommend public indoor masking, up one county from the prior week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends those at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 take precautions in 41 counties, up 21 from the prior week. Meanwhile, […]
Court dismisses review request for Quincy Medical Group hospital – Health News Illinois
A Sangamon County Court has dismissed a request by Blessing Health System for a legal review of the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board’s approval of Quincy Medical Group’s plan to construct a 28-bed, small-format hospital.
Pipeline, Resilience reach agreement for sale of two Chicago hospitals – Health News Illinois
Los Angeles-based Pipeline Health announced last week it reached an agreement for the sale of its two Chicago-area hospitals to Resilience Healthcare and Ramco Healthcare Holdings, LLC.
Raoul, colleagues reach $6.6 billion settlement with Teva, Allergan over role in opioid epidemic – Health News Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Tuesday that he and his colleagues have reached a final $6.6 billion settlement with opioid manufacturer Teva Pharmaceuticals and former opioid maker Allergan.
Lawmakers seek answers over allegations of racism, unequal treatment of students at UIC’s College of Dentistry – Health News Illinois
Three Illinois lawmakers are seeking answers after an alleged ongoing history of racist comments and unequal treatment of students at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s College of Dentistry.
Around 65,000 Illinoisans sign up for 2023 Healthcare.gov coverage – Health News Illinois
About 65,000 Illinoisans have signed up for 2023 individual health insurance, according to federal data released Tuesday.
Chicago, state leaders expand opioid treatment services for those leaving Cook County Jail – Health News Illinois
Chicago health leaders will partner with the state and local law enforcement to increase access to opioid use disorder services for those released from Cook County Jail.
Bost raises concerns over VA’s electronic health records system – Health News Illinois
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, last week raised “grave concerns” over the rollout of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ electronic health records system.
Medicaid rolls continue growth in September – Health News Illinois
The state’s Medicaid managed care rolls continued their growth in September, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.