Panelists talk progress on implementing value-based care, remaining barriers – Health News Illinois
At a Health News Illinois event this week in Chicago, a panel of experts outlined the steps they are taking to implement value-based care contracts at their organizations, the potential cost savings and what the ultimate goal is for the the system.
Illinois offers providers advancements on Medicaid payment to stockpile abortion medication – Health News Illinois
Illinois has offered providers advances on Medicaid payments to ensure they will be able to offer patients abortion medication “as long as possible,” Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday.
UChicago’s medical school to cover tuition for half of incoming students – Health News Illinois
The University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine said Wednesday it plans to launch a new initiative to increase equity in medical education, which includes offering full scholarships to half of its incoming class this fall.
Providers, payers embrace value-based care – Health News Illinois
Providers and health plans are embracing value-based care as a way of boosting outcomes and lowering costs.
Illinois to receive $67.6 million in settlement with JUUL – Health News Illinois
Illinois will receive $67.6 million as part of a multi-state, $462 million settlement with e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL Labs over its alleged marketing of nicotine products to minors.
Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center receives $1 million to support mental health services – Health News Illinois
The Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center will receive $1 million to expand mental health services, Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin announced Tuesday.
Illinois’ federal lawmakers urge appeals court to overturn ruling that would restrict access to mifepristone – Health News Illinois
Thirteen members of Illinois’ Democratic Congressional delegation joined more than 200 colleagues Tuesday to challenge a federal ruling that could restrict access to the abortion drug mifepristone.
Former Outcome Health executives convicted in federal fraud case – Health News Illinois
Three former executives of Chicago-based Outcome Health were convicted Tuesday for defrauding customers and investors.
Raoul files additional suit against manufacturers of ‘forever chemicals’ over contamination – Health News Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced last week he has filed a lawsuit against more than 30 manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as “forever chemicals,” that was used in a fire-suppressing foam.
IDPH issues nearly $3.2 million in fines to nursing homes in fourth quarter – Health News Illinois
Nearly $3.2 million in fines were issued to 197 nursing homes during the fourth quarter of last year, according to data from the Department of Public Health.