Silver Cross Health System plans $20.6 million medical office building in Lemont
Silver Cross Health System has asked state regulators to approve a nearly $20.6 million plan for a new medical office building in Lemont.
Removal of prior authorization for certain mental health services signed into law
Gov. JB Pritzker signed off Tuesday on a plan that will remove prior authorization for outpatient and partial hospitalization for mental health services deemed medically necessary.
Cook County releases regional behavioral health roadmap
Cook County leaders recently unveiled a behavioral health roadmap for their plan to expand access, reduce inequities and leverage partnerships and strategic initiatives to provide services.
Senate unanimously pass 340B program reforms
Senators unanimously approved a plan Thursday evening to reform Illinois’ 340B program.
Senate approves stricter PBM regulations
Senators approved a plan Thursday night that would reform how pharmacy benefit managers operate in Illinois.
Senate approves removal of prior authorization for certain behavioral health services
The Senate signed off Thursday evening on a plan to remove prior authorization for outpatient and partial hospitalization for behavioral health services deemed medically necessary.
Senate committee approves strengthened shield law for Illinois providers
A Senate committee approved a plan on Wednesday to strengthen protections for providers that offer medication abortion.
MedPAC Wrestles With How to Fix Deep Flaws in Medicare Advantage Quality Metrics
The methods used to compare quality between one Medicare Advantage (MA) plan and another are so seriously flawed that the system needs an overhaul, members of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) suggested last week. A commission review has determined the program “is costly and not a good basis for judging quality,” MedPAC principal policy […]
FDA Approves Florida’s Proposal to Import Prescription Drugs From Canada
The FDA on Friday approved a plan by the state of Florida to allow direct importation to the state of drugs from Canada, many of which are expected to be at a much lower cost than the same drugs procured in the U.S. “The FDA may authorize … proposals from states or Indian tribes to […]
This Is Your Body On A 10-Minute Walk
It can feel intimidating to commit to an ongoing fitness plan, especially one that meets recommended guidelines in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you should perform moderate physical activity for 150 minutes weekly — for example, five days in which you get 30 minutes of exercise. And walking, specifically […]