IDPH revises how it collects, reports abortion data
The Department of Public Health said last month it will revise how it collects and reports abortion data in an effort to protect patient privacy.
Johnson administration moves to block proposed shredding plant on city’s south side over health concerns
The city of Chicago has officially appealed an administrative judge’s decision to overturn the Department of Public Health’s denial of a permit for a metal shredding business on the city’s southeast side.
Pritzker signs plan to create new designation for stroke care, other healthcare bills
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a plan into law last week intended to improve access to stroke services in the state.
Quaggin named chair of medicine at Northwestern University
Dr. Susan Quaggin has been named the new chair of medicine at Northwestern University, the first woman to ever hold the role.
Changes to healthcare program for undocumented people, Medicaid redeterminations create ‘perfect storm’
At a Health News Illinois panel this week, advocates outlined impacts of proposed changes by Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration to a program offering Medicaid-like coverage for undocumented individuals and described efforts on the ground as an enrollment pause for those who aren’t seniors begins Saturday.
IDVA director says they’re working to address staffing shortage at Quincy Veterans’ Home
Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Terry Prince said this week they are working to address staffing concerns raised by nurses at the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy.
Raoul leads coalition urging protection for access to preventive care services
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined nearly two dozen colleagues Wednesday to urge a federal court to protect an Affordable Care Act provision that guarantees access to preventive care.
Stakeholders criticize Pritzker administration’s proposed changes to Medicaid-like program for undocumented individuals
Proposed changes by Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration to a program offering Medicaid-like coverage for undocumented individuals, including an enrollment pause starting next month for those who aren’t seniors, caught advocates off guard, according to speakers at a Health News Illinois panel Wednesday.
Pritzker signs into law exchange, rate review bills
Gov. JB Pritzker signed bills into law Tuesday that create a state-based health insurance marketplace and allow regulators to reject health plan rate hikes.
Review board approves UChicago Medicine’s plan for $815 million cancer center
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board signed off Tuesday on an $815 million plan by University of Chicago Medicine to establish a freestanding cancer center on Chicago’s south side.