IDFPR wraps ‘phase two’ of transition to online system
Twenty-five additional licenses have been added to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s new online system.
Pritzker signs law to implement mental health screenings in public schools
Gov. JB Pritzker signed off Thursday on a plan that lays the groundwork for Illinois to become the first state to implement universal mental health screenings in public schools.
Illinois to receive over $925,000 in settlement with Gilead Sciences over kickbacks to providers for prescriptions
Illinois will receive over $925,000 as part of a multistate settlement in principle with Gilead Sciences for allegedly running an illegal kickback scheme to promote their HIV medications, Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Wednesday.
Pritzker signs PBM reform package
A sweeping package to reform how pharmacy benefit managers operate in Illinois was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Illinois reproductive groups blast SCOTUS decision to allow states to restrict Medicaid funding
Reproductive groups in Illinois said they are deeply concerned by Thursday’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that will allow states to restrict the ability for Medicaid recipients to access services at providers like Planned Parenthood.
Illinois Congressional Democrats ask Kennedy Jr. to stop sharing Medicaid data with Trump deportation officials
Six Illinois Congressional Democrats joined colleagues this week to urge Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. to stop sharing the state’s Medicaid data with the Department of Homeland Security to support the Trump administration’s deportation efforts.
Panelists discuss decision to end health program for undocumented individuals, future of program for seniors
As Illinois prepares to end a program that provides Medicaid-like coverage for some undocumented seniors, the House’s top budgeteer said federal pressure may eventually force lawmakers to reconsider the program that covers undocumented seniors.
IPHA receives state grant to support community health workers
The Illinois Public Health Association has received a multi-year state grant to create a campaign to support and promote community health workers.
Illinois slated to receive nearly $149 million in Purdue Pharma, Sacklers settlement
Illinois is expected to receive nearly $149 million as part of the national $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma, the maker of Oxycontin, and its owners over their improper marketing of opioids, Attorney General Kwame Raoul said this week.
Medicaid rolls see slight increase in April
Illinois’ Medicaid managed care rolls rose roughly 0.1 percent in April, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.