Senate unanimously pass 340B program reforms
Senators unanimously approved a plan Thursday evening to reform Illinois’ 340B program.
Senate approves stricter PBM regulations
Senators approved a plan Thursday night that would reform how pharmacy benefit managers operate in Illinois.
Senate approves removal of prior authorization for certain behavioral health services
The Senate signed off Thursday evening on a plan to remove prior authorization for outpatient and partial hospitalization for behavioral health services deemed medically necessary.
Carle’s Health Alliance to exit Medicare Advantage market
Carle Health said Thursday they will discontinue Health Alliance’s Medicare Advantage plan at the end of the year.
Illinois awards over $10.2 million in grocery initiative grants
Gov. JB Pritzker awarded eight grants totaling over $10.2 million Thursday to address food deserts and grocery store closures in Illinois.
Northwestern to launch adolescent mental health research initiative
Northwestern University said Thursday it will launch an adolescent mental health research initiative, made possible by a $25 million gift from an anonymous donor.