Articles filed under Health
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Copay requirements paused for noncitizens on state health plan
Sep 12, 2023 4:48 PM - The state has paused a new policy requiring certain noncitizens enrolled in a Medicaid-like health insurance plan to pay copayments for certain services, instructing health care providers to refund any such payments they have already collected. -
NWCASA hosts community 'Exploration Open House' on Thursday, Sept. 28
Sep 12, 2023 2:59 PM - Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault (NWCASA), the only sexual assault rape crisis center serving North and Northwest Suburban Cook County and McHenry County, will host a "Exploration Open House" from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, at its headquarters, 415 W. Golf Road, Suite 47, in Arlington Heights. -
Advocate Health saves $128.2 million, first in nation among integrated delivery networks in the Medicare Shared Savings ProgramSep 8, 2023 10:00 PM - The latest data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services show that Advocate Health's affiliated accountable care organizations generated $128.2 million in total savings through the Medicare Shared Savings Program in 2022, the most in the country among integrated delivery networks.
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Hundreds of military promotions are on hold as a Republican senator demands end to abortion policy
Sep 7, 2023 8:08 AM - Top defense officials are accusing Republican Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville of jeopardizing America's national security with his hold on roughly 300 military promotions, raising the stakes in a clash over abortion policy that shows no signs of easing.
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Walgreens CEO exits less than 3 years after taking over drug store chain
Sep 1, 2023 9:47 AM - The CEO of Walgreens Boots has stepped down after less than three years at the helm of the drug store chain that is undergoing a sizeable transformation, one that has come at a cost. -
Guidance updated on handling of fetal tissuesAug 31, 2023 2:40 PM - The College of American Pathologists, based in Northfield, has released a "Products of Conception Guidance Document" as a resource for pathologists on handling and reporting fetal tissue specimens.
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CDC says 20% of women report mistreatment during pregnancy care
Aug 31, 2023 7:25 AM - Feel ignored or disrespected by a health provider during pregnancy? You're not alone, the CDC says. One in five woman report being mistreated by a health care provider during pregnancy. How to pick the right ob/gyn. -
Libertyville chiropractor accused of health care fraudAug 30, 2023 8:41 PM - A Libertyville chiropractor is accused of billing an insurance company for at least $430,000 in nonexistent services.
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Walgreens to sell overdose drugAug 30, 2023 2:51 PM - Deerfield-based Walgreens said it is taking an important step to increase access to a medication that can be taken in the event of an opioid overdose.
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Chestnut Square at The Glen plants trees to celebrate 20 years
Aug 30, 2023 11:33 AM - Chestnut Square at The Glen, a nonprofit, independent senior living community, celebrated its 20th anniversary in Glenview with a special tree-planting ceremony Aug. 7.
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