03.27.13
The State of Illinois has asked the federal government to extend Cook County’s Medicaid expansion plan to ensure that recipients remain covered after the end of 2013.
In a letter on March 21, 2013, the Illinois Department...
03.27.13
The State of Illinois has asked the federal government to extend Cook County’s Medicaid expansion plan to ensure that recipients remain covered after the end of 2013.
In a letter on March 21, 2013, the Illinois Department...
08.28.12
UPDATE: Cook County has received federal approval for a Medicaid expansion plan that is projected to bring in $99 million in net revenues in FY2013 and is a key component of the County’s FY2013 budget.
The approval,...
08.01.12
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on national healthcare reform , Illinois officials plan to seek authorization from the Illinois General Assembly to participate in the expansion of the Medicaid program under...
07.05.12
Cook County’s public health system faces significant financial challenges in fiscal year 2013, although the outlook could improve if the federal government signs off on a plan to expand...
11.11.11
The Civic Federation's legislative priorities for 2012 include public pension reform, requiring the State of Illinois to develop and implement a capital improvement plan, dissolving the Illinois...
08.18.11
New rulings by the Illinois Department of Revenue have reignited a debate over whether the State’s non-profit hospitals provide adequate charity care to patients in exchange for their property-tax exemptions.
On August 16, 2011 the Department of Revenue denied property tax...
08.16.11
After twice rejecting the plan, a State of Illinois board voted on August 16, 2011 to allow Cook County to close Oak Forest Hospital.
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board approved the proposal by a vote of 7 to 1, with one member voting present. It was the first time...
08.10.11
A recent mid-year report issued by Cook County provides more details on the budget difficulties facing the County’s public...
06.29.11
Since Cook County passed its FY2011 budget in February 2011, it has been evident that the County’s public health system would face major hurdles in achieving the budget goals. The size of...
05.10.11
A key component of Cook County’s plan to remake its public health system was rejected by a State of Illinois board on May 10, 2011, adding to concerns that the County might have difficulties implementing its FY2011 budget.
At a meeting in Joliet, the Illinois Health Facilities and...