Esperanza partners with AMA on initiative to boost routine screenings – Health News Illinois
Esperanza Health Centers will partner with the American Medical Association to investigate ways to increase routine screenings for HIV, sexually transmitted illnesses, viral hepatitis and latent tuberculosis.
Pritzker: No timeline for special session – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday there is still no timeline for when lawmakers may return to Springfield for a special session.
COVID-19 cases decline, ICU use rises – Health News Illinois
As of Sunday, 1,421 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 45 from Saturday and down 31 from the prior week. Of the patients in the hospital, 198 were in intensive care units, up 22 from Saturday and up 50 from the prior week. Twenty percent of Illinois’ ICU beds were available, up 2 […]
Panelists weigh in on improving healthcare access for children – Health News Illinois
More effort and resources must be placed on improving the healthcare system for children, experts said during a panel last week.
Illinois launches effort to expand community-based care options for seniors – Health News Illinois
Illinois will expand options for community-based care for seniors under a new program launched Monday. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, or PACE, will provide holistic care planning and coordination, long-term services and support, therapies, medications and mental healthcare for eligible residents 55 years and older who qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare. […]
Illinois receives $2.7 million to improve healthcare facilities, services in rural communities – Health News Illinois
Four rural healthcare providers in Illinois will receive $2.7 million in federal funds to improve their facilities and services.
Illinois adopts new federal COVID-19 guidelines for schools – Health News Illinois
Illinois will adopt federal guidelines to ease some COVID-19 restrictions at schools and early education centers.
House approves bill extending ARPA insurance subsidies – Health News Illinois
The U.S. House voted Friday to continue enhanced subsidies for those buying Affordable Care Act plans for another three years.
Health Care Service Corporation to acquire Trustmark Health Benefits – Health News Illinois
Health Care Service Corporation said Thursday it’s acquiring Trustmark Health Benefits, a subsidiary of Lake Forest-based Trustco, for an undisclosed amount.
Health Care Service Corporation to acquire Trustmark Health Benefits – Health News Illinois
Health Care Service Corporation said Thursday it’s acquiring Trustmark Health Benefits, a subsidiary of Lake Forest-based Trustco, for an undisclosed amount.