Chicago Children’s Surgery Center plans $9.2 million surgical treatment center – Health News Illinois
Chicago Children’s Surgery Center is looking to build a $9.2 million ambulatory surgical treatment center, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Seven Illinois groups receive $1.4 million to increase health screenings for children – Health News Illinois
Several Illinois groups will receive nearly $1.4 million in federal funds to increase screenings and follow-up services for children 5 and under.
CMS raises concerns over wait times, abandonment rates for Illinois call centers handling Medicaid renewals – Health News Illinois
Long wait times at call centers and high call abandonment rates may be affecting Illinoisans’ ability to renew their Medicaid coverage, according to a recent letter from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Durbin pledges investments for community health workers – Health News Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said last week the state must support community health workers.
Union nurses plan strike at Ascension Saint Joseph — Joliet – Health News Illinois
Workers represented by the Illinois Nurses Association at Ascension Saint Joseph — Joliet plan to strike next week over concerns about unfair labor practices.
Johnson defends termination of Arwady as health commissioner – Health News Illinois
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson told reporters Monday it was his administration’s prerogative to fire former health commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady.
Illinois reports discovery of additional $601 million in federal Medicaid match
Illinois will pursue $601 million in federal Medicaid funds following a multi-agency internal review of reimbursements for the state’s Medicaid program.
Pritzker signs plan granting attorney general oversight on healthcare mergers, other health-related bills
The attorney general will soon have greater oversight of healthcare transactions, specifically mergers and acquisitions that include healthcare facilities, under a law signed Friday by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Arwady out as Chicago’s health commissioner
Dr. Allison Arwady is out as commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health.
Report: Illinois ranks highly for access to fertility preservation for cancer patients
Illinois fares well when it comes to access to fertility preservation for cancer patients, according to a study released this week by researchers at Northwestern Medicine.