Chicago approves $51 million for migrant services
After a contentious debate, the Chicago City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday to spend $51 million on migrant care.
Cook County approves ordinance prohibiting sale of flavored e-cigarettes in unincorporated areas
The Cook County Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance last week that prohibits the sale of flavored e-cigarettes in unincorporated areas of the county.
Underwood proposes expanding access to clinical opportunities for graduate nursing students
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, joined colleagues last week on a plan intended to increase education and training opportunities for advanced practice registered nurses.
Rush University System for Health plans $57.2 million medical office building in Chicago
Rush University System for Health’s Rush Oak Park Hospital plans to build a nearly $57.2 million medical office building in Chicago, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Pritzker expresses support for a state-based exchange
Gov. JB Pritzker has promised to sign into law a proposal that would create a state-based health insurance exchange.
House approves rate review proposal
A plan granting the Department of Insurance the authority to approve or deny proposed health insurance rate increases will head to Gov. JB Pritzker after being approved last week by the Illinois House.
Health groups express support for new $50.6 billion spending plan
Illinois’ health associations generally support a roughly $50.6 billion spending plan approved by the General Assembly over the weekend.
Lawmakers approve language to adjust training mandates for healthcare workers
The General Assembly approved a plan Thursday to require that healthcare workers undergo cultural competency training, while also adjusting how often workers must take training courses as part of their licensure cycle.
Senate approves creation of state-based insurance exchange
The Senate moved forward Thursday on a plan to create a state-based health insurance exchange, though an added amendment will require House action.
General Assembly passes Medicaid omnibus
Lawmakers stayed early into Friday morning to pass the state’s annual Medicaid omnibus, which includes emergency rulemaking to give the Department of Healthcare and Family Services ways to address the cost of a program that provides Medicaid-like coverage to certain undocumented individuals.