Rates for ACA exchange health plans to increase next year – Health News Illinois
Health insurance rates on the Affordable Care Act’s exchange will see average increases next year, according to an analysis released Wednesday by the state’s Department of Insurance.
Raoul joins colleagues in support of changes to ‘public charge’ regulations for immigrants – Health News Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined colleagues this week to urge a federal court to uphold an initiative of the Biden administration intended to make it easier for legal immigrants to access Medicaid and other federal programs.
Northwestern Medicine, Lurie Children’s Hospital collaborate to treat hepatitis C in pregnancy and infancy – Health News Illinois
Northwestern Medicine and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago announced Wednesday a treatment plan intended to cure pregnant individuals of hepatitis C during the course of prenatal care.
Cook County Health names Mikaitis interim CEO – Health News Illinois
The Cook County Health Board of Directors on Tuesday chose Dr. Erik Mikaitis to serve as the health system’s interim CEO.
Innovia Surgery Center in Wood Dale plans $1.7 million expansion of services – Health News Illinois
Innovia Surgery Center in Wood Dale plans to add neurological surgery and orthopedics to its services, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Duckworth, Kelly join federal officials to highlight need to address maternal health outcomes – Health News Illinois
The federal government must do more to address maternal health outcomes, specifically among Black women, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, said this weekend.
Illinois providers ask Congress to extend value-based payments – Health News Illinois
Congress should extend incentives that expire at the end of this year and encourage providers to join risk-bearing payment models that reward them for offering high-quality, affordable care, according to a coalition of 24 healthcare associations and more than 600 providers.
IDPH launches campaign to address ‘triple threat’ of COVID-19, flu and RSV – Health News Illinois
The Department of Public Health said Friday it will launch an awareness campaign to urge vaccination this fall to address the expected rise of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus.
Duckworth renews push for paid leave benefits for those experiencing pregnancy loss – Health News Illinois
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., is renewing her call to grant paid leave to individuals who have experienced pregnancy loss.
Rocha leaving Cook County Health – Health News Illinois
Cook County Health CEO Israel Rocha Jr. will leave the health system in December to “pursue a new professional opportunity.”