Senate committee signs off on ban of certain food additives – Health News Illinois
A Senate committee signed off last week on a proposal to ban certain food additives in products sold in Illinois.
Pritzker open to further legislation protecting access to IVF – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker told reporters Monday he’s open to a proposal that would further ensure access to in vitro fertilization in Illinois.
Pritzker open to further legislation protecting access to IVF – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker told reporters Monday he’s open to a proposal that would further ensure access to in vitro fertilization in Illinois.
Pritzker reiterates call for maternal health investments – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker joined lawmakers and other advocates on Monday to reiterate the need to invest in maternal health.
HFS says cyberattack on national PBM affecting Illinois – Health News Illinois
Work continues to address a recent cyberattack affecting a pharmacy benefit manager that does business with the Illinois Medicaid program, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services said Friday.
CDPH investigating measles exposures in Chicago – Health News Illinois
The Chicago Department of Public Health said Friday it is investigating a potential measles exposure.
Advocates say increased rates, training key to addressing behavioral health workforce – Health News Illinois
Better pay, increased opportunities for training, incentives and recruitment programs are steps Illinois can take to address behavioral healthcare workforce challenges, advocates said Friday.
HFS to extend current MCO contracts in HealthChoice Illinois for an additional year – Health News Illinois
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services will extend its current contracts with Medicaid managed care organizations in the HealthChoice Illinois program for an additional year as new leadership settles in, Director Elizabeth Whitehorn said Friday.
Lawmakers address challenges to healthcare workforce, preview legislative session – Health News Illinois
State lawmakers weighed in during a Health News Illinois event this week on what steps the General Assembly will consider this spring to address the healthcare workforce, as well as proposals considered by the legislative Medicaid working group and their own healthcare goals for the session.
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth announces new CEO – Health News Illinois
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth said this week it has chosen Dr. Monica Reed as its new CEO.