Aetna invests in Medicare Advantage – Health News Illinois
Next year, Aetna will offer Medicare Advantage plans in all but one of Illinois’ 102 counties. In 2023, the CVS Health-owned insurer offered coverage in 88 counties.
Pritzker unveils $160 million plan to better serve asylum seekers in Chicago – Health News Illinois
Illinois will invest an additional $160 million to provide care for the thousands of migrants arriving in the state and awaiting shelter space in Chicago, Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday.
Durbin asks dental Medicaid insurers to improve access to oral care – Health News Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin this week called on three organizations that administer dental benefits for Medicaid managed care companies in Illinois to do more to improve access to oral care.
Chicago City Council approves $16.8 billion budget – Health News Illinois
The Chicago City Council signed off Wednesday on a nearly $16.8 billion budget, which includes millions for mental health services.
O’Fallon Surgical Center plans to add spine services – Health News Illinois
O’Fallon Surgical Center plans to add spine surgery to its services, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Kelly praises federal efforts to improve hospital safety for mothers, children – Health News Illinois
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, is praising the federal government for identifying hospitals and health systems that work to improve safety for mothers and their children.
Howard Brown Health workers begin strike – Health News Illinois
Roughly 200 workers at Howard Brown Health have started a two-day strike at the Chicago-based provider over pay and working conditions.
Raoul, colleagues support case against Texas’ abortion law – Health News Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 20 colleagues Tuesday to urge the Texas Supreme Court to reexamine the state’s abortion law.
Report: Illinois sees improvement in rate of new lung cancer cases, but disparities remain – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ rate of new lung cancer cases remains higher than the national average, though it has improved in recent years, according to the American Lung Association’s State of Lung Cancer report released Tuesday.
Medicaid rolls continue decline – Health News Illinois
The state’s Medicaid managed care rolls dropped by nearly 3 percent in September, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.