CDC: 18 counties at elevated levels of COVID-19 community levels – Health News Illinois
Federal health officials recommend those at risk of severe illness from COVID-19 take precautions in 18 Illinois counties, according to data released last week.
Medicare Advantage association, CMS clash over impact of proposed payment changes – Health News Illinois
Proposed payment changes for Medicare Advantage plans could reduce benefits for Illinoisans by more than $400 next year, according to an independent analysis funded by a Medicare Advantage advocacy group and disputed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services.
Chicago unveils new plan to use $78 million in settlement funds to expand opioid services – Health News Illinois
The city of Chicago on Friday announced it will use opioid settlement funds to expand and launch new substance use disorder treatment efforts.
Dana Weiner on the blueprint for children’s behavioral health ‘transformation’ – Health News Illinois
Dana Weiner, a senior policy fellow at Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, will lead what officials hope will be transformational change for childhood behavioral health services in Illinois.
Humana to exit employer health insurance market – Health News Illinois
Humana said last week it’s exiting the employer health insurance market, including all fully insured, self-funded and federal employee health benefit medical plans.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announces $250 million investment in Chicago biomedical research hub – Health News Illinois
A $250 million gift from a group founded by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, will help launch a new biomedical research hub in Chicago.
UnityPoint Health, Presbyterian Healthcare Services seek merger – Health News Illinois
UnityPoint Health and New Mexico-based Presbyterian Healthcare Services have signed a letter of intent to join forces, the organizations announced Thursday.
Raoul, colleagues urge CDC to clarify classification of PrEP – Health News Illinois
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 21 other attorneys general this week urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for clear classification of PrEP, an HIV prevention drug, to avoid improperly charged medical copays.
Ignite Medical Resorts plans $25.3 million nursing, rehabilitation facility in Batavia – Health News Illinois
Ignite Medical Resorts plans to build a $25.3 million nursing and rehabilitation facility in Batavia, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
Advocates seek licensure for naturopathic physicians – Health News Illinois
Advocates on Wednesday called on lawmakers to make Illinois the next state to license naturopathic physicians.