Senate approves plans to incentivize COVID-19 vaccines for teachers, create statewide drug take-back program – Health News Illinois
The Senate approved legislation Thursday intended to get more teachers vaccinated against COVID-19.
House Democrats pass bill to protect abortion services, workers in Illinois – Health News Illinois
Citing uncertainty over abortion rights across the country, Illinois House Democrats unveiled and passed a plan Thursday intended to protect those services and the healthcare workers that provide them.
Stephen Harris named president of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois – Health News Illinois
Stephen Harris has been appointed the new president of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois.
Hamman out at BCBSIL – Health News Illinois
Steve Hamman is out as president of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, a spokesperson confirmed Thursday.
Arwady: Chicago remains in good place with COVID-19 – Health News Illinois
Chicago’s top doctor said Wednesday the city remains in a good place when it comes to its COVID-19 metrics, a month after most COVID-19 mitigations ended. Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said the city has seen minimal increases in its metrics. “I am pleased that one month after lifting the universal […]
Enrollment begins for Medicaid-like coverage for undocumented adults – Health News Illinois
Undocumented adults 55 years and older can now enroll in Medicaid-like coverage, state officials said this week.
Senate committee approves plan to get more teachers vaccinated – Health News Illinois
The Senate’s Executive Committee approved a plan Wednesday to incentivize more educators to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Senate approves protections for 340B program, other healthcare measures – Health News Illinois
The Senate approved various healthcare plans on Wednesday, including protections for the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
COVID-19 hospitalizations see slight uptick following decline – Health News Illinois
As of Monday, 492 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 31 from Sunday and down 70 from the prior week. Of the patients in the hospital, 70 were in intensive care units, up 11 from Sunday and down six from the prior week. There were 34 patients on ventilators, up three from Sunday […]
Lawmakers call for more funding to support college mental health services – Health News Illinois
The chairs of several House committees on Tuesday encouraged colleagues to back increased funding for mental health services on college campuses.