IBHE awards $1.4 million to 12 nursing schools to address workforce – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Board of Higher Education said Monday it will provide $1.4 million in grants to 12 nursing schools to meet workforce demands.
Lawmakers discuss role of AI in healthcare – Health News Illinois
State lawmakers took a “first step” Wednesday evening to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare — and whether regulations need to be put in place.
Pritzker calls for insurance reform as lawmakers discuss plan to overhaul practices in Illinois – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker and advocates laid out their proposal Wednesday to reform how insurers operate in Illinois.
Illinois health systems help launch AI network – Health News Illinois
A consortium of healthcare systems, including some with a presence in Illinois, are banding together with Microsoft to form a network aimed at improving the quality, safety and trustworthiness of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Illinois agencies supporting Chicago, Cook County in measles response – Health News Illinois
State agencies, including the Department of Public Health, the Department of Human Services and Emergency Management Agency, are mobilizing resources to support the city of Chicago and Cook County as they work to contain a measles outbreak at a city-run shelter for asylum seekers.
Review board approves expansion of dental services for Medicaid recipients in Chicago – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board took action Tuesday on a bevy of applications, including a $9.2 million plan to establish an ambulatory surgical treatment center on Chicago’s south side providing pediatric general dentistry and oral surgery.
Lawmakers consider changes to nurse delegation law – Health News Illinois
Stakeholders weighed in last week on a potential change to the way nurses can delegate responsibilities in settings like community clinics and schools.
Nurses at UChicago Medicine call off strike – Health News Illinois
Nurses at the University of Chicago Medical Center said Monday they have called off a one-day strike planned for this week after the two sides reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.
Labor board schedules hearing related to alleged unfair labor violations at Howard Brown Health – Health News Illinois
The National Labor Review Board recently scheduled a hearing for this fall related to allegations that Howard Brown Health engaged in unfair labor practices.
IDPH restores Vista Medical Center East’s trauma care designation – Health News Illinois
Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan once again has a trauma care designation.