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Health Care Workers Who Cover Up Patient Abuse Face Stiffer Penalties Under New Law

The new law allows the OIG to report workers who engage in such misconduct to Illinois’ existing Health Care Worker Registry, which would bar them from working in any health care setting in the state. #abuse

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Encourages Eligible Residents to Apply for Medicaid Redetermination

The public health emergency declaration ended on May 11, 2023, causing Medicaid Continuous Enrollment and other Medicaid flexibilities to end as well. #medicaid

IPHCA Secures $50M Rate Increase, Behavioral Health Expansion, and Workforce Investment Benefiting Community Health Centers and Underserved Areas

During a difficult budget climate, we greatly appreciate the legislature’s vote of confidence and willingness to continue investing in the community health centers... #health

Ordinance Amendment Prohibiting Sale of Flavored Liquid Nicotine Products in Cook County Passed by Board of Commissioners

Flavored products, especially e-cigarettes, are driving youth use and also increasing instances of severe respiratory illnesses and hospitalizations amongst youth and adults. #vape

Illinois Supreme Court Considers Whether a Fetus Can Be a ‘Victim’ of Murder

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Nouri also cited the state’s Reproductive Health Act, a 2019 law that, among other things, stipulates fetuses do not have independent rights in the state of Illinois. #murder #fetus

Expected Cost for Illinois’ Noncitizen Health Care Program Grows to $1.1 Billion

Because the individuals are not citizens, the federal government does not match the state’s contributions to the program. #healthcare

Chemotherapy Drug Reaches Brain in Humans for First Time

The four-minute procedure to open the blood-brain barrier is performed with the patient awake, and patients go home after a few hours. #northwestern

Cook County Board of Commissioners Passes Commissioner Miller’s Resolution Urging U.s. Congress to Pass the Access to AEDS Act

The bill, which already has bipartisan support in Congress and the backing of numerous medical associations and advocacy groups, is championed by Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac crisis during an NFL game in January. #AEDS

UChicago Medicine Invests $686.2 Million to Benefit South Side and South Suburban Communities in Fiscal 2022

This includes $586.7 million through the University of Chicago Medical Center  and $99.5 million through UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial. #healthcare

Commissioner Donna Miller, Cook County Sheriff’s Office Announce Ordinance Prohibiting Sale of Flavored Liquid Nicotine Products in Cook County

“Tobacco companies are aware that adding flavors to their products increases their appeal to consumers, especially our young people..." #cookcounty

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