Panel discusses PBM reform and Medicaid omnibus, status of 340B reform and medical aid in dying
Health News Illinois convened a panel of experts this week to recap the recently-concluded legislative session.
Panelists discuss effects of federal changes to medical research, potential cap on indirect costs
A panel of experts joined Health News Illinois this week to discuss the state of medical research, specifically in light of major upheaval at the National Institutes of Health that […]
Free and charitable clinics ask lawmakers for continued financial support
Advocates for Illinois’ free and charitable clinics made their case this week for millions in state funding.
American Cancer Society rally to reduce cancer burden
Cancer advocates rallied in Springfield this week to call on state lawmakers to improve access to colorectal cancer screenings and to support taxing other tobacco products at an equal rate to cigarettes.
Health Insider Flu deaths among US children reach 15-year high, CDC reports Scripps News Group
More U.S. children have died as a result of the flu this season than in the past 15 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reported 12 pediatric flu deaths for the week ending April 26, bringing the total number to 216. The last time so many children died […]
8 So-Called ‘Health Foods’ That Aren’t As Healthy As You Thought
Getty Images If this green juice was made with a greens powder, there may be better options. If you’re on a quest to eat a nutritious diet, you likely know that fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains are some of the best foods to incorporate. But beyond that, it gets tricky, especially when you’re […]
‘We Call This Scope-a-Dope’: What We Heard This Week
“We call this ‘scope-a-dope.’” — Ray Callas, MD, a Texas Medical Association delegate at the American Medical Association’s annual meeting, discussing the American Academy of PAs announcement that it’s changing the name of the profession from physician assistant to physician associate. “Get vaccinated. Good for your health. Good for your sex life.” — Bradley Anawalt, […]
Massive Physician Shortage Ahead; Lead Like an Athlete
Welcome to this week’s edition of Healthcare Career Insights. This weekly roundup highlights healthcare career-related articles culled from across the web to help you learn what’s next. Lisa Grabl is president of the locum tenens division of CompHealth, the nation’s largest locum tenens physician staffing company and a leader in permanent and temporary allied healthcare […]
Opinion | ‘This Is an Extremely Rare Phenomenon’: What We Heard This Week
“It is important to note that this is an extremely rare phenomenon.” — Apurv Soni, MD, PhD, of the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in Worcester, on cases of false-positive rapid COVID tests. “Likely, if we are able to treat one of these illnesses, we will be able to treat them all.” — Avindra […]
Your Heart Has An ‘Age,’ Too. Here Are 7 Ways To Keep It Young.
LOADINGERROR LOADING If you’re reading this, then it’s safe to say that you’re interested in not just learning more about heart health, but also ways to keep your ticker strong for many years to come. While everybody is different, there is an idea that your heart has an age that’s not always correlated with your […]