HFS releases initial spending plan for home and community-based services – Health News Illinois
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services laid out its initial spending plan last week for how it plans to use an increased federal Medicaid match to support home and community-based services.
No plans to resume COVID-19 mitigations as cases, positivity rates rise – Health News Illinois
State officials reiterated Friday there are no plans to re-implement mitigation measures as several regions see a spike in COVID-19 cases. The decision comes as there is an “abundance of vaccine available and accessible across Illinois,” according to a statement from the Illinois Department of Public Health. They added that local municipalities still have the […]
On the record with Illinois Primary Health Care Association CEO Ollie Idowu – Health News Illinois
Ollie Idowu said he could hardly put into words what it meant to take over at the Illinois Primary Health Care Association.
Union nurses issue strike order at Chicago’s Community First Medical Center – Health News Illinois
The union representing nurses at Community First Medical Center in Chicago has issued a notice that they plan to strike later this month.
Amsino Medical Group cuts ribbon on $32 million distribution hub in Aurora – Health News Illinois
Amsino Medical Group this week cut the ribbon on a $32 million facility in Aurora to act as its North American distribution and manufacturing hub.
Cook County to close last mass vaccination sites – Health News Illinois
Cook County will wind down operations at its last remaining mass vaccination sites, as officials said Thursday they will shift their vaccine efforts to high-risk communities.
IDPH reports 742 new COVID-19 cases – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 742 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday and seven more deaths.
Healthcare.gov enrollment ticks up in Illinois – Health News Illinois
More than 40,000 Illinoisans signed up for Healthcare.gov coverage during four-and-a-half months of a special open enrollment period launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
State dispenses more than $2.1 million in fines to nursing homes in first quarter – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health issued over $2.1 million in fines to 119 nursing homes during the first quarter of this year.
Illinois sees significant spike in drug overdose deaths in 2020 – Health News Illinois
Illinois saw a 27.3 percent increase in drug overdose deaths last year, according to federal data released Wednesday.