Chicago City Council approves $16.4 billion spending plan – Health News Illinois
The Chicago City Council signed off Monday on a $16.4 billion spending plan, which includes new investments in mental health and abortion services.
Raoul joins coalition calling for FDA to approve over-the-counter birth control pill – Health News Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 20 colleagues last week in calling for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve over-the-counter birth control pills that meet its safety and efficiency standards.
CDC: Less than half of COVID-19 cases BA.5 – Health News Illinois
Less than half of COVID-19 cases in a six-state region that includes Illinois were BA.5 last week, as other variants make inroads.
IDPH to distribute 1 million COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to disadvantaged communities – Health News Illinois
The Department of Public Health will distribute 1 million over-the-counter COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to 200,000 residents in economically disadvantaged communities outside of Chicago.
IDPH to distribute 1 million COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to disadvantaged communities – Health News Illinois
The Department of Public Health will distribute 1 million over-the-counter COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to 200,000 residents in economically disadvantaged communities outside of Chicago.
Preparation continues for end of public health emergency, as health plans seek bigger role – Health News Illinois
Officials said last week that work continues in preparation for the potential return of redetermination of Medicaid members next year, but some health plan leaders said they can do more to help ensure individuals do not fall off the Medicaid rolls.
Preparation continues for end of public health emergency, as health plans seek bigger role – Health News Illinois
Officials said last week that work continues in preparation for the potential return of redetermination of Medicaid members next year, but some health plan leaders said they can do more to help ensure individuals do not fall off the Medicaid rolls.
Biden talks efforts to lower healthcare costs in Joliet – Health News Illinois
Lowering the cost of healthcare, as well as protecting Medicare and Social Security, will be a priority if Democrats retain control of Congress, President Joe Biden said this weekend in Illinois.
Biden talks efforts to lower healthcare costs in Joliet – Health News Illinois
Lowering the cost of healthcare, as well as protecting Medicare and Social Security, will be a priority if Democrats retain control of Congress, President Joe Biden said this weekend in Illinois.
MCO leaders weigh in on redeterminations, provider payments and technology – Health News Illinois
Health News Illinois convened a panel this week of heads of the state’s Medicaid health plans to discuss the most significant issues facing their industry.