State reports increase in COVID-19 activity at Veterans’ Home at LaSalle – Health News Illinois
State officials are investigating an increase in COVID-19 activity among residents and staff at the Veterans’ Home at LaSalle.
Underwood joins HRSA to announce new maternal health initiative – Health News Illinois
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, joined federal officials last week to launch a new initiative to improve existing efforts to improve maternal health outcomes.
Medicaid rolls drop in November – Health News Illinois
The state’s Medicaid managed care rolls dropped by nearly 1 percent in November, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
University of Illinois researchers examine possibility of ultrasounds to predict preterm births – Health News Illinois
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign say they can now use ultrasounds to help predict the likelihood of preterm birth, impacting up to 10 percent of pregnancies.
Advocates lay out challenges facing behavioral health workforce – Health News Illinois
Low reimbursement rates and a heavy administrative burden are among the challenges facing the Illinois behavioral workforce, making it more difficult for patients to find care, advocates and providers told lawmakers Thursday.
IDPH offers $2 million to improve reproductive health services – Health News Illinois
The Department of Public Health said Wednesday it will allocate $2 million in grants to help improve access to abortions and other reproductive care.
Federal court upholds Illinois victory against Shkreli’s former firm – Health News Illinois
A federal appeals court has upheld a court order won by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and colleagues against Martin Shkreli, who was previously convicted for engaging in illegal and monopolistic behavior as the CEO of Vyera Pharmaceuticals.
Healthcare.gov sign-ups set record – Health News Illinois
Healthcare.gov sign-ups in Illinois during the most recent open enrollment period set a record, according to federal data released Wednesday.
Duckworth pushes bill to protect IVF access – Health News Illinois
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., is spearheading legislation that would protect access to fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization amid growing concerns that state abortion bans could threaten access.
Lawmakers seek to ban food additives linked to health issues – Health News Illinois
Illinois lawmakers are seeking to ban five potentially harmful food and drink additives that have been linked to an array of health conditions, including cancer, nervous system damage and reproductive issues.