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Less than a week until our next event! Join us on June 17 in Chicago as we hear from @RobynGabel and leaders from @IHAhospitals, @IABH_1967 and @ILPharmacists to discuss the major healthcare implications from this spring session.

Tickets on sale now: https://t.co/Hojikc9Qf2

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.@GovPritzker said Sunday night he will sign legislation to protect the medical records of patients who receive abortion and gender dysphoria care.

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A new loan program to help financially-distressed hospitals is among the nearly two-dozen proposals in the Medicaid omnibus approved this weekend by the General Assembly.

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Proposals to reform and audit the 340B program head to Gov. JB Pritzker after being approved late Sunday night by the Illinois House.

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The Senate signed off on several healthcare bills Thursday, including a proposal to allow non-controlled prescription drugs to be delivered to a healthcare entity authorized by the license holder.

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.@ILDHFS has submitted its state plan amendment to allow Medicaid reimbursement for community health workers.

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Gov. JB Pritzker joined health officials on Wednesday to discuss the state’s ongoing efforts to address youth mental health challenges.

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The House approved several healthcare bills on Wednesday, including a plan to allow minors to receive birth control services without the need for parental or guardian consent, and another to regulate downcoding practices.

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Further regulations on CBD products and the state’s medical marijuana program are under consideration during the final days of the legislative session.

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Dr. Olusimbo Ige has resigned as commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health.

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A House committee signed off Tuesday to ban health insurers from using artificial intelligence for a billing practice where a procedure or service is billed at a lower level than what was actually provided.

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Thanks again to the leaders from @IDPH, @UIHealth Mile Square Health Center and @Aetna for joining us; and a big thanks to @molinahealth of Illinois and @IOMChicago for making these events possible.

Watch the full event on our YouTube here: https://t.co/G8yW47VDeN

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A recap of this week's Health News Illinois virtual event on the state of men’s health, including the unique challenges and stigmas related to preventative care, and the rising focus on behavioral health challenges among that population.

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Illinois is one step closer to establishing a prescription drug affordability board after legislation was approved on Thursday by the House.

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A plan backed by @GovPritzker to protect the medical records of patients who receive abortion and gender dysphoria care passed a Senate committee on Wednesday.

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The Senate signed off on several healthcare bills on Wednesday, including one to remove testosterone from the prescription monitoring program.

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A bill to create a prescription drug affordability board pilot in Illinois was approved Wednesday by a House committee.

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Nearly 2,000 registered nurses at Rush University Medical Center are set to unionize after voting to join National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United.

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LeadingAge Illinois and Iowa plan to merge with their Missouri counterpart in an effort to expand their Midwest operations.

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Rochelle Community Hospital told state regulators it plans a nearly $48.6 million modernization and renovation of its facility.

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A plan to expand access to asthma medication for students heads to Gov. JB Pritzker after being passed last week by the Senate.

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