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Retired couples may need $220K for health care May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
After years of increasing health care costs, the outlook is improving for seniors worried about paying their medical bills during retirement. For the second time in the last three years, estimated medical expenses for new retirees have fallen, according to a study released Wednesday by Fidelity Investments. A 65-year-old couple retiring this year would need $220,000 on average to cover medical expenses, an 8 percent decrease from last year's estimate of $240,000.
GOP hopes IRS scandal will snag health care law May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The Internal Revenue Service has a major role in carrying out the health care law, because financial assistance to help the uninsured afford coverage will be funneled through the tax system. At the same time, the IRS is also responsible for penalties on individuals and employers who fail to comply with the law's requirements.
Brain food: How to ‘trick’ kids into eating healthy May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
When Christine Palumbo served food to her kids, she conveniently forgot to mention that it was healthy. She simply told them how delicious it would be — even before they got to taste it.
Centegra focusing on Huntley hospital, not rivals’ merger May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The day after a state panel allowed Sherman Health and Advocate Health Care to merge, rival Centegra Health System, which fought to keep the move from coming to fruition, is moving on. Centegra, McHenry County’s largest employer, will instead turn its attention to the 128-bed hospital it intends to build in Huntley, a hospital executive said Wednesday. “Our focus is on Centegra Hospital-Huntley,” said Susan Milford, Centegra’s senior vice president of strategy and development. “We want to focus on what the needs in the community are for health care and so that’s what our focus is.”
Medicaid expansion debate ahead in Illinois House May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The Illinois House is gearing up to consider a key part of President Barack Obama’s health care law, an expansion of Medicaid that would provide coverage to low-income adults who don’t have children at home. House Democrats warn that failure to expand Medicaid would lead to unintended consequences. Republicans say they have concerns about future costs.
Hospira reappoints chief scientific officer May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Hospira, Inc. has reappointed Sumant Ramachandra, M.D., Ph.D., senior vice president and chief scientific officer, effective May 17.
Advocate recognized as ‘Great Place to Work’ May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
For the fourth consecutive year, Advocate Health Care is being recognized as a "100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" by Becker's Hospital Review and Becker's ASC Review.
Hospice nurse, author to speak May 21-22 May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
JourneyCare (formerly Hospice and Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois) will co-sponsor presentations by nationally recognized author and speaker Maggie Callanan on Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 22, titled "Understanding Unique & Symbolic Language Near End of Life."
SNAP wants ex-priest fired from Des Plaines facility May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
A victims' advocacy group is calling for an ex-priest accused of sexual misconduct to be removed from his job at Des Plaines health facility where he counsels people struggling with depression, substance abuse, family problems and stress.
Women have new options for breast cancer surgery May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Treating breast cancer almost always involves surgery, and for years the choice was just having the lump or the whole breast removed. Now, new approaches are dramatically changing the way these operations are done, giving women more options, faster treatment, smaller scars, fewer long-term side effects and better cosmetic results.
Good Shepherd Breast Center wins accreditation May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Breast Center at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital near Barrington has earned a full, three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.
Skypoint Medical Center grows in SchaumburgMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
We talk with Dr. Sameer M. Naseeruddin, owner of Skypoint Medical Center in Schaumburg, about his practice where his primary focus is vein care and internal medicine. Every Monday we feature a local small business.
Experts: CO2 record illustrates ‘scary’ trend May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Carbon Dioxide was measured Thursday at 400 parts per million in Hawaii, a monitoring site that sets the world's benchmark. It's a symbolic mark that scientists and environmentalists have been anticipating for years.
U.S. spending on medicine dips in 2012 May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Total spending on medications dipped 1 percent, to $325.8 billion last year from $329.2 billion in 2011. Likewise, average spending per person on medicines fell by $33, to $898 last year, according to the report from the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics."That's the first time IMS has ever measured a decline in the 58 years we've been monitoring drugs," Michael Kleinrock, director of research development at the institute, told The Associated Press.
Big ad agencies bid on Illinois health outreach May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Some of the largest ad agencies in the nation are competing for a multimillion dollar contract with the state of Illinois to promote a feature of the national health overhaul law. Illinois officials began evaluating bids from 13 companies Wednesday.
Takeda to acquire Inviragen for $250 million May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Deerfield-based Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. said its U.S. subsidiary, Takeda America Holdings, Inc., awill acquire biopharmaceutical company Inviragen for an estimated total of $250 million. Takeda said it will make an upfront payment of $35 million, and future payments of up to $215 million that are linked to the progress of clinical development and achievement of key commercial milestones, according to a release.
Good Shepherd Hospital plans $247 million modernization May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital officials are hoping to get permission next month to embark on a four-year, $247 million modernization of the nearly 35-year-old facility near Lake Barrington. When complete, the hospital would have private rooms for all patients. "Every patient wants a private room," President Karen Lambert said. "It's an expectation these days."
Northwest Community ends merger hunt, wants all decisions made locally May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Northwest Community Hospital board voted to end its mission to find a merger partner, ending months of speculation that started anew last January. The board believes "that NCH is best equipped to meet the future needs of our community by having the flexibility to be innovative and nimble in the current health care environment," said Stephen Scogna, who became CEO last week, replacing the retiring Bruce Crowther.
AbbVie hepatitis treatment designated breakthrough therapy May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
AbbVie said its investigational treatment of the hepatitis C virus infection has been designated as a breakthrough therapy by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
State opens grant process for health guides May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Gov. Pat Quinn has announced that federal grants worth $28 million will be distributed to qualifying community groups that want to help educate consumers about the new online marketplace for health insurance.