health equity

Even with major progress on insulin affordability, many people with diabetes struggle under the weight of a costly system.

Op-Ed: Health Equity Requires More Than Good Intentions: Why 340B Needs Transparency Before Expansion - Black women and families in underserved communities face some...

Officials said the increase was driven largely by rising uncompensated care costs, including Medicare and Medicaid losses, unrecoverable patient debt, and the first full year of operations for UChicago Medicine Crown Point in Northwest Indiana. #investment #uchicago #benefits

Expanding a program that allows profits to grow without transparency while  also delivering minimal benefit to patients at the point-of-sale risks worsening those challenges rather than solving them. #drug #oped

State officials say the results reflect ongoing efforts to expand vaccine access and provide consistent, science-based guidance to families. #vaccinations #schools

Lawmakers and providers argue that the split has led to confusion, overlapping oversight and increased administrative burdens. #dentalcare #bill

Miller, who currently serves on the Cook County Board, is seeking the Democratic nomination to represent the 2nd Congressional District. #endorsement #congress

Cancer remains a leading cause of death on Chicago’s South Side and in the Southland, where social and economic factors contribute to higher cancer rates and poorer outcomes. #uchicago #cancerprevention #soutside

Of the pregnancy-related deaths that occurred in 2021 and 2022, the committees found 91% could have been prevented. #pregnancy #health

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