Pritzker signs Medicaid omnibus – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed last week legislation intended to address healthcare access and affordability in the state’s Medicaid program.
Trinity Health to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for employees – Health News Illinois
Trinity Health will require all employees receive COVID-19 vaccines, joining a growing number of health systems with similar policies.
Chicago to expand narcotics diversion program – Health News Illinois
Chicago officials announced last week they will expand a program to divert individuals with substance use disorder away from the criminal justice system and toward treatment and recovery services.
Illinois to follow CDC guidance for school reopening – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health said Friday it will follow new federal guidance allowing fully vaccinated individuals to not wear masks when schools reopen this fall.
State awards roughly $90 million in first round of healthcare transformation funding – Health News Illinois
Roughly $90 million will be awarded to eight innovative partnerships as part of the state’s first allocation of healthcare transformation funds, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday. “These funds allow some of our most distressed communities to decide exactly what they need – and how to get there – when it comes to whole health,” Pritzker […]
Durbin joins call for increased funding for home care workers – Health News Illinois
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., joined advocates Monday in calling for further federal funding to support home- and community-based services.
IDPH: More than 80 COVID-19 cases associated with youth camp outbreak – Health News Illinois
Eighty-five teens and adult staff at a summer youth camp held earlier this month in central Illinois have tested positive for COVID-19, the state’s Department of Public Health said Monday.
Pritzker reissues COVID-related executive orders – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker reissued several executive orders related to how healthcare is delivered during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pritzker signs various healthcare bills – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed off Friday afternoon on several healthcare-related bills.
AMITA Health Saint Mary Hospital plans discontinuation of pediatric services – Health News Illinois
AMITA Health plans to discontinue a 14-bed pediatric services unit at its Saint Mary Hospital in Chicago, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.