behavioral health

Her background includes expanding patient access, improving clinical operations and developing workforce structures designed to strengthen healthcare delivery. #health #meldaansah #howardbrown

Under the program, savings can be reinvested into patient services, workforce development, expanded access to care and other programs addressing health disparities. #pritzker #health #drugpricing

Last month, the Illinois Department of Human Services revealed plans to cut about 250 jobs at Choate and shift mental health beds to the northern part of the state. #centersquare #mentalhealth #protest

"This is a great step forward for our local coroners," Joyce said in a statement. "Coroners and medical examiners are key members of our investigative system and deserved to be taken care of." #patrickjoyce #mentalhealth #senatebill

“Consider this a call, Mr. President. I’m calling on you to invest in building more affordable homes across this country. I’m calling on you to respond to the needs of people who cannot afford grocery and gas,” the mayor said. #trump #chicagomayor #centersquare

IARF Praises FY 2027 Illinois Budget for Investing in Disability Services and Workforce Support (Springfield, IL) - The Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF)...

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is urging parents, guardians, and educators to engage young people in honest conversations about alcohol. #alcohol #awareness

Providers warn that recent actions by pharmaceutical manufacturers restricting how and where discounted medications can be dispensed are threatening the program, forcing hospitals and clinics to make difficult choices and putting patient care at risk in urban, suburban, and rural communities. #healthcare #drug #pricing

State officials said the investment will help modernize rural healthcare delivery, expand telehealth and mobile services, and address workforce shortages in underserved areas. #healthcare #funding

“By ensuring equitable reimbursement for behavioral health services and tackling the underlying causes of poor network adequacy, Illinois is finally on track to meaningfully address barriers to accessing treatment.” #behavioralhealth #insurance