Nine Illinois organizations to receive more than $14 million in federal funds for healthcare projects, initiatives – Health News Illinois
Nine Illinois organizations, agencies and municipalities are set to receive more than $14 million in federal funds for various healthcare projects and initiatives, the state’s two senators recently announced.
Managed care rolls see increase in April – Health News Illinois
The state’s Medicaid managed care rolls saw a small bump in April, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Pritzker joins call for extension of enhanced ACA subsidies – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker recently joined over a dozen other Democratic governors in urging congressional leadership to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits set to expire at the end of this year.
Illinois sees slight dip in weekly COVID-19 cases, rise in hospitalizations – Health News Illinois
Illinois saw a small decrease last week in its COVID-19 cases, according to data from the Department of Public Health, though hospitalizations have increased.
Democrats: No date set for special session on abortion services – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ Democratic leaders said last week there is no set time for a special session of the General Assembly to take up abortion-related legislation.
Mullany departs HSHS – Health News Illinois
Joseph Mullany recently resigned as the Illinois division president and CEO at Hospital Sisters Health System.
NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health forms medical group – Health News Illinois
NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health will form a new medical group.
On the record with ICAAP President Dr. Margaret Scotellaro – Health News Illinois
COVID-19 vaccines have started in Illinois for those between 6 months and 5 years old.
Twenty-eight Illinois counties now at “high” community level of COVID-19 – Health News Illinois
The number of Illinois counties at the level where masks are recommended in indoor public spaces has grown, according to data released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Twenty-eight Illinois counties are at a “high” community level of COVID-19, up eight from the prior week. Fifty-three are at a “medium” risk level, […]
Navigator program extended through $10 million in federal funding – Health News Illinois
A state program connecting individuals impacted by COVID-19 to resources will continue going after receiving $10 million in federal funding, officials announced Thursday.