IDFPR announces next wave of licenses for new online system
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation said Tuesday that 21 additional licenses have been added to its new online system.
Report: Illinois sees ‘historic’ numbers of abortion patients three years after fall of Roe
The demand for abortion services in Illinois has only grown in the three years since the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, according to a report released Wednesday by Planned Parenthood of Illinois.
Lawmakers approve plan to require mental health professionals at universities
Public universities in Illinois will have to provide mental health professionals to students under a proposal passed over the weekend by state lawmakers.
Illinois leaders reiterate state law requires access to life-saving emergency room treatment
Illinois leaders reaffirmed Wednesday that state law requires pregnant women to have access to the full range of life-saving care, including abortions, when they are in emergency rooms.
Senate unanimously pass 340B program reforms
Senators unanimously approved a plan Thursday evening to reform Illinois’ 340B program.
House approves proposal to allow medical aid in dying
Legislation to allow Illinoisans near death to medically end their own lives passed the Illinois House Thursday evening.
Panelists discuss effects of federal changes to medical research, potential cap on indirect costs
A panel of experts joined Health News Illinois this week to discuss the state of medical research, specifically in light of major upheaval at the National Institutes of Health that […]
Free and charitable clinics ask lawmakers for continued financial support
Advocates for Illinois’ free and charitable clinics made their case this week for millions in state funding.
Raoul announces $45 million settlement with CVS Caremark in pharmacy benefit rebates
Illinois Attorney General Kwane Raoul said on Wednesday that his office has reached a $45 million settlement to recover $45 million from CVS Caremark in pharmacy benefit rebates.
Dentists seek greater Medicaid reimbursement for pediatric care
Illinois dentists are asking lawmakers to increase the Medicaid dental reimbursement rates they receive for pediatric care.