Illinois files briefs over 340B Drug Pricing Program – Health News Illinois
Illinois is part of a multi-state coalition backing the federal government in lawsuits by drug manufacturers over a discounted drug pricing program for community health centers, clinics and safety-net providers.
Pritzker signs pair of bills to support rural healthcare – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law two proposals this week aimed at supporting rural healthcare.
Lateef named CEO of Rush University System for Health – Health News Illinois
Rush University System for Health said Wednesday it’s tapped Dr. Omar Lateef as its new leader.
COVID-19 hospitalizations surpass 1,000 – Health News Illinois
The number of Illinoisans hospitalized with COVID-19 has surpassed 1,000 for the first time in nearly three months. As of Monday, 1,092 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 96 from Sunday and up 246 from the prior week. It’s the first time the number has hit four digits since 1,033 were reported on […]
Illinois ranks 33rd nationally for senior health – Health News Illinois
Illinois ranks 33rd in the nation when it comes to the health of its seniors, down two spots from when the United Health Foundation last ranked states in 2019.
Pritzker approves plan to improve services for LGBTQ seniors – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed off on a plan this week intended to increase access to services for LGBTQ seniors.
Pritzker signs renewal of hospital assessment program – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ hospital assessment program has been renewed through 2026, under a new law signed Tuesday by Gov. JB Pritzker.
COVID-19 hospitalizations near 1,000 – Health News Illinois
The number of Illinoisans hospitalized with COVID-19 is nearing 1,000 for the first time in nearly three months. As of Sunday, 996 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 41 from Saturday and up 219 from the prior week. Of the patients in the hospital, 86 were in intensive care units, down five from […]
Blue Cross delays Avalon Lab Program implementation – Health News Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois has indefinitely delayed a program that it said would help payers, physicians and consumers make better use of diagnostic laboratory tests. Hospitals are concerned with the proposal.
Pritzker announces $11.2 million for family planning services – Health News Illinois
Illinois will provide $11.2 million to providers to support and expand access to family planning services for low-income populations across the state, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Monday.