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.
Carle’s Health Alliance to exit Medicare Advantage market
Carle Health said Thursday they will discontinue Health Alliance’s Medicare Advantage plan at the end of the year.
Illinois awards over $10.2 million in grocery initiative grants
Gov. JB Pritzker awarded eight grants totaling over $10.2 million Thursday to address food deserts and grocery store closures in Illinois.
Northwestern to launch adolescent mental health research initiative
Northwestern University said Thursday it will launch an adolescent mental health research initiative, made possible by a $25 million gift from an anonymous donor.
EPA Imposes New Limit on Medical Sterilization Chemical, Citing Cancer Risk
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule on Thursday that aims to markedly reduce cancer risks for those living near commercial sterilization facilities by lowering toxic emission standards for ethylene oxide. Ethylene oxide, the most commonly used sterilant for medical devices in the U.S., is used for everything from wound dressings to endoscopes […]
Red Cross Warns of Severe Blood Shortage
Latest Prevention & Wellness News THURSDAY, June 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) There’s a severe blood shortage in the United States due to a recent surge in trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries, the American Red Cross says. The Red Cross is appealing to Americans to roll up their sleeves and donate blood […]
AHA News: Preterm Babies May Have Higher Stroke Risk as Young Adults
Latest Heart News THURSDAY, June 17, 2021 (American Heart Association News) Babies born prematurely may have significantly higher risk of stroke as young adults – and the earlier the birth, the greater the risk, suggests an extensive new study. Although people born prematurely have been shown to have higher risk of high blood […]
CDC Report Indicates Teens Are Seeking To Escape Worries And Stress Through Drug Use
LOADINGERROR LOADING New research published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday indicates that teens with suspected substance abuse problems are turning to drugs to relax and for mental, emotional and physical relief. The report focused on 15,963 assessments from teens ages 13 to 18 and their responses to online questions […]