Lawmakers weigh decision on proposal to implement dental medical loss ratio
A House committee heard debate this week on a proposal to require dental insurance carriers to spend at least 80 percent of premium dollars on patient care.
House committee approves plan for overdose prevention site pilot program
An Illinois House committee approved a plan Thursday to allow Chicago to move forward with opening overdose prevention sites where individuals can use previously purchased drugs under trained supervision.
29 Illinois hospitals receive A grades in latest Leapfrog rankings
Twenty-nine of 112 Illinois hospitals studied by the Leapfrog Group received top marks on patient safety, according to a report released Wednesday.
Senate committee approves further oversight of healthcare transactions
A Senate committee signed off Wednesday on a plan intended to give the attorney general greater oversight of healthcare transactions, specifically mergers and acquisitions that include healthcare facilities.
Officials consider response as Danville City Council votes to restrict access to abortion care
Illinois officials said they will continue to monitor the situation in Danville after its city council approved an ordinance intended to restrict access to abortion services.
Lawmakers discuss challenges facing program offering health coverage for undocumented individuals
Department of Healthcare and Family Services officials told lawmakers Wednesday they are looking at additional ways to support a program that provides Medicaid-like coverage to certain undocumented immigrations.
House approves plan to address price gouging of generic drugs
A proposal intended to prevent manufacturers and wholesale drug distributors from engaging in price gouging when selling off-patent or generic drugs received approval Wednesday from the Illinois House.
IPHA launches mpox awareness campaign
The Illinois Public Health Association will launch a new campaign aimed at building awareness for mpox preventative services, specifically outside the Chicago area.
IDPH opens investigation into Lincolnshire nursing home
The Department of Public Health said Tuesday it is investigating a Lincolnshire nursing home after receiving reports the facility recently had no medical staff on duty.
Report: OSF HealthCare’s Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center brings $180 million economic impact to region
OSF HealthCare’s Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center has generated $180 million in economic impact since opening its doors a decade ago, the health system announced last week.