Health leaders address worker burnout, staffing shortages – Health News Illinois
The healthcare industry must look at new and innovative ways to address worker burnout and other stressors leading to staff shortages, leaders said Wednesday.
HFS delays copays for Medicaid-like program for undocumented individuals – Health News Illinois
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services said Tuesday it will delay implementation of copays for healthcare services provided to those in the state program that provides Medicaid-like coverage for undocumented individuals.
HFS delays copays for Medicaid-like program for undocumented individuals – Health News Illinois
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services said Tuesday it will delay implementation of copays for healthcare services provided to those in the state program that provides Medicaid-like coverage for undocumented individuals.
Six Illinois organizations receive $750,000 for drug-free community programs – Health News Illinois
Six Illinois organizations will receive $750,000 in federal funds to support efforts to address youth substance use, the state’s two senators announced Tuesday.
Six Illinois organizations receive $750,000 for drug-free community programs – Health News Illinois
Six Illinois organizations will receive $750,000 in federal funds to support efforts to address youth substance use, the state’s two senators announced Tuesday.
Illinois sees ‘alarming’ rise in drug overdoses for Black, older adults – Health News Illinois
Drug overdose deaths are continuing to rise in Illinois, specifically among Black and older residents, according to a newly published database by Northwestern University.
Raoul, colleagues reach settlement with Amgen over $27.8 billion Horizon deal – Health News Illinois
Illinois, along with four other states and the Federal Trade Commission, have reached a settlement with biopharmaceutical drug company Amgen to address potential anticompetitive tactics that could result from its $27.8 billion purchase of Horizon Therapeutics, Attorney General Kwame Raoul said last week.
HSHS confirms ‘cybersecurity incident’ – Health News Illinois
Hospital Sisters Health System confirmed Friday that a “cybersecurity incident” last week impacted its operations.
SIU leaders talk statewide expansion of mental health program for farmers – Health News Illinois
Illinois leaders announced this week the statewide expansion of a program to provide telehealth mental health services to rural farmers.
HFS: efforts underway to ensure children are not unintentionally removed from Medicaid rolls – Health News Illinois
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services is working to alleviate concerns that children are losing coverage during the Medicaid redetermination process.