Illinois receives $9.5 million to reduce gun violence – Health News Illinois
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority will receive just over $9.5 million in federal dollars for an initiative aiming to reduce gun violence.
House committee approves plan to increase health benefit cost transparency – Health News Illinois
A House committee signed off Tuesday on a bill intended to increase health benefit cost transparency.
IDPH launches coalition to address viral hepatitis – Health News Illinois
The Department of Public Health announced Tuesday the launch of a coalition to help end the viral hepatitis epidemic in the state.
Raoul files lawsuit against FDA over abortion drug regulations – Health News Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined nearly a dozen attorneys general in a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration over regulations on an abortion drug.
Medicaid rolls grow slightly – Health News Illinois
The state’s Medicaid managed care rolls saw slight growth in December, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Nurses sue Ascension Health, accusing system of wage theft – Health News Illinois
Four nurses from Ascension St. Joseph-Joliet hospital have filed a lawsuit claiming the health system did not pay the correct amount of wages, paid time off, disability benefits and payouts from a settlement over a contract grievance.
IDPH, SIU School of Medicine collaborate on telehealth test for COVID-19 cases – Health News Illinois
The Department of Public Health will partner with the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine on a telehealth service to help those who test positive for COVID-19, the organizations announced Friday.
Cook County announces nearly $15 million in grants to address behavioral health – Health News Illinois
Eighteen organizations in Cook County will receive nearly $15 million in grants to address behavioral health challenges, officials announced last week.
State leaders unveil blueprint for children’s behavioral health ‘transformation’ – Health News Illinois
State leaders unveiled a blueprint Friday on ways to transform behavioral health services for Illinois children.
OSF HealthCare’s Chris Manson talks effort to send ambulances to Ukraine – Health News Illinois
A year ago, Chris Manson, OSF HealthCare vice president of government relations, didn’t expect to send 28 ambulances and a fire engine to Ukraine. Now, he has a goal of sending more than 40 ambulances.