House approves generic drug pricing plan
A bill intended to prevent manufacturers and wholesale drug distributors from engaging in price gouging when selling off-patent or generic drugs heads to Gov. JB Pritzker after being approved last week.
Durbin unveils roadmap to address rural healthcare workforce
United States Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., on Monday laid out a roadmap he says will prioritize recruitment and incentives for healthcare workers in rural areas, as well as expand educational programming at colleges and universities.
Durbin unveils roadmap to address rural healthcare workforce
United States Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., on Monday laid out a roadmap he says will prioritize recruitment and incentives for healthcare workers in rural areas, as well as expand educational programming at colleges and universities.
Senate approves insurance coverage for mental health checkups, other proposals
The Illinois Senate approved several healthcare proposals late last week, including one requiring insurance coverage for annual mental health checkups and wellness visits.
Rezin, Yednock express continued support for St. Margaret’s Health
Lawmakers representing the region served by St. Margaret’s Health said last week they are taking steps to support the financially-challenged provider.
General Assembly set to return this week amid ongoing budget negotiations
The Illinois General Assembly is set to return to Springfield this week after failing to complete its work before a self-appointed Friday deadline.
On the record with Illinois State Medical Society President Dr. Rodney Alford
For Dr. Rodney Alford, medicine is a calling and he was called to serve in areas “where healthcare access and healthcare need was at its greatest.”
House committee forwards legislation to cap insulin costs at $35 per month
A House committee signed off Thursday on a proposal to lower the state’s cap on the out-of-pocket costs for insulin to $35.
Senate committee approves state-based insurance exchange bill
A Senate committee signed off Thursday night on a plan to create a state-based insurance exchange in Illinois.
Plan to give attorney general greater oversight of healthcare transactions heads to Pritzker
A bill to give the Illinois attorney general greater oversight of healthcare transactions, specifically mergers and acquisitions that include healthcare facilities, heads to Gov. JB Pritzker after receiving approval Thursday by the House.