Carroll: Proposal to put hospital costs on unvaccinated Illinoisans a ‘starting point’ – Health News Illinois
A state representative proposing that Illinoisans unvaccinated for COVID-19 pay for their healthcare expenses said Monday his plan is simply a starting point as lawmakers grapple with how to get more residents vaccinated.
Four Illinois lawmakers call on FDA to revise organ donation policy – Health News Illinois
Four Illinois federal lawmakers joined dozens of colleagues last week to call on the Food and Drug Administration to revise a policy that restricts the donation of certain tissues by men who have sex with men.
Lightfoot: No plans to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees at private employers – Health News Illinois
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday she has no plans to follow New York City’s lead in mandating COVID-19 vaccines for employees at private employers.
Quincy Medical Group joins Duly Health and Care – Health News Illinois
Quincy Medical Group has officially become a member of Duly Health and Care, the organizations announced Monday.
NorthShore planning $170.5 million cardiovascular institute at Glenbrook Hospital – Health News Illinois
NorthShore University HealthSystem is seeking to build a $170.5 million cardiovascular institute complex on its Glenbrook Hospital campus in Glenview, as part of its overall plan to centralize specialized services at different hospitals throughout the system.
New report critical of Illinois, Chicago’s preterm birth rates – Health News Illinois
Illinois and the city of Chicago continue to struggle with premature births, according to a recent report by March of Dimes.
Harris seeks to increase payment for mental healthcare, workforce – Health News Illinois
Illinois would preserve and expand access to Medicaid community mental healthcare under a plan filed last week by House Majority Leader Greg Harris, D-Chicago.
COVID-19 hospitalizations reach highest level since January – Health News Illinois
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 in Illinois have hit their highest level since last winter’s surge. There were 2,582 individuals in Illinois hospitals with COVID-19 on Thursday, up 45 from Wednesday and an increase of 595 from the prior week. It’s the highest number of hospitalizations since 2,600 were reported on Jan. 29. Of those patients in […]
Healthcare providers, payers vie for unallocated federal COVID-19 funds – Health News Illinois
Technology, increased reimbursement and healthcare transformation are among the areas that Illinois healthcare providers and payers would like to see prioritized with unallocated dollars from the latest federal COVID-19 relief package.
IDPH reports 165 new COVID-19 cases – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 165 new COVID-19 cases Monday and nine more deaths.