Stakeholders see increased awareness for obesity as health condition
Awareness of obesity as a healthcare condition continues to grow, though stakeholders said Wednesday that more must be done to eliminate the stigma of it merely being a lifestyle choice.
OSF Heart of Mary files plan to discontinue OB-GYN services
OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana has formally submitted its application to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board to discontinue OB-GYN services.
Illinois reaches $950,000 settlement with medical staffing company over ‘booking fees’ for workers that missed shifts
Illinois has reached a nearly $1 million settlement with a medical staffing company over its practice of deducting “booking fees’ when workers missed their shifts, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced last week.
State seeks to amend, extend 1115 waiver for behavioral health
Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration has applied to the federal government to extend Illinois’ 1115 waiver for behavioral health services, with officials saying it will help with their goal of “healthcare transformation.”
Medicaid rolls grew in April
The state’s Medicaid managed care rolls saw continued growth in April, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Medicaid rolls grew in April
The state’s Medicaid managed care rolls saw continued growth in April, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Kelly introduces plan to study benefits of remote monitoring for patients prescribed opioids
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, recently introduced a plan to study the benefits and efficacy of remote monitoring for patients prescribed opioids.
Kelly introduces plan to study benefits of remote monitoring for patients prescribed opioids
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, recently introduced a plan to study the benefits and efficacy of remote monitoring for patients prescribed opioids.
Johnson transition report looks to reopen mental health centers ‘in phases’
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration last week unveiled its transition report that touched on ways to improve healthcare in the city, including reopening all city-run mental health centers “in phases.”
Johnson transition report looks to reopen mental health centers ‘in phases’
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration last week unveiled its transition report that touched on ways to improve healthcare in the city, including reopening all city-run mental health centers “in phases.”