Illinois to receive $56.7 million in settlement with Centene – Health News Illinois
Illinois is set to receive $56.7 million from Centene Corp. to resolve an investigation into whether the company submitted inaccurate billing requests as a pharmacy benefit manager for the state, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Thursday.
Panelists discuss future of long-term care – Health News Illinois
Health News Illinois convened a panel of experts this week to discuss the future of long-term care in the state, including the impact of COVID-19, workforce issues and rate reform. Panelists included: Kelly Cunningham, Medicaid Administrator, Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Matt Hartman, Executive Director, Illinois Health Care Association Lori Hendren, associate state […]
Raoul asks Supreme Court to take up case on states’ authority to address public health crises – Health News Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined nearly a dozen colleagues this week to urge the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case they say would allow states to enact public health policies to prevent opioid overdose deaths.
Pharmacy deserts threaten healthcare access across state – Health News Illinois
More effort must be placed on supporting pharmacies in Illinois, specifically those that serve underserved communities, panelists said during a recent virtual event hosted by the Health Care Council of Chicago.
Six Illinois organizations receive nearly $2.2 million to help address HIV epidemic – Health News Illinois
Six Illinois organizations will receive nearly $2.2 million total in federal funds to expand HIV prevention and treatment services, including services related to pre-exposure prophylaxis, outreach and care coordination.
IDPH reports 2,375 new COVID-19 cases, 33 deaths – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,375 new COVID-19 cases and 33 deaths on Tuesday. The new cases bring the state’s total to 1,621,175, while the death toll is 24,892. As of Monday, 1,881 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, down 12 from Sunday and down 158 from the prior week. Of the […]
IDPH reports first human case of rabies since 1954 – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday reported the first human case of rabies in nearly 70 years.
Education board announces $100 million to provide social-emotional and mental health supports for students, educators – Health News Illinois
The Illinois State Board of Education announced Tuesday it’s providing $100 million in grant funding for partnerships between school districts and community organizations to address trauma experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chicago drops below 400 new daily COVID-19 cases – Health News Illinois
Chicago is averaging below 400 new daily COVID-19 cases for the first time in nearly two months, Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said Tuesday.
Panelists push for accountability in long-term care payment overhaul – Health News Illinois
Panelists stressed the need to hold providers accountable Tuesday, as stakeholders continue to debate an overhaul of how long-term care providers are paid.