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95.3 The Bear

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Taylorville Family Medicine Is Officially Closed

Many former patients are now in search of a new family medical practice.

Taylorville, IL · 3d

springfieldbusinessjournal.com

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New hospital planned on west side

A freestanding, 60-bed hospital costing $66.3 million and focused on rehabilitation for people after strokes, brain injuries, fractures and a range of other medical problems would be built on Springfield’s far west side if state regulators approve the plan in the next month or two. The for-profit Rehabilitation Institute...

Springfield, IL · 2d
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decaturradio.com

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Memorial Specialty Care Cardiology adds new physician

Memorial Specialty Care Cardiology has added a new physician to its team with the arrival of general cardiologist Dr. Sakiru Isa. Isa specializes in treating heart conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure and cardiac arrhythmias. Memorial Senior Director of Clinical Operations Danielle Dillman said Isa’s experience will help expand...

Decatur, IL · 2d
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The Tonic Edit

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Illinois Medicaid Will Require Many Adults to Show 80 Hours a Month of Work or $580 in Income Starting Jan. 1, With Renewals Every Six Months

Illinois Medicaid ACA Adult members ages 19 to 64 must show 80 hours of activity or $580 in monthly income from Jan. 1, 2027, with six-month renewals.

Illinois · 3d

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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BJC, Aetna reach one-year agreement for Illinois retirees

People with individual Aetna Medicare Advantage plans should review options during the annual enrollment period, which runs through Dec. 7, 2026.

Illinois · 1d

The Money Overview

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Illinois Medicare enrollees whose $0 drug plans rise to $6 to $23 a month in 2027 can get free counseling before Dec. 7

Illinois Medicare enrollees in some Part D drug plans are facing premiums of $6 to $23 a month for 2027, up from $0, according to the Illinois Department on Aging. Free one-on-one counseling is available through the state’s Senior Health Insurance Program, known as SHIP, at 1-800-252-8966, and Medicare open enrollment closes Dec. 7. “Some […] The post Illinois Medicare enrollees whose $0 drug plans rise to $6 to $23 a month in 2027 can get free counseling before Dec. 7 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Illinois · 6h

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Illinois Gov. Pritzker unveils ‘Day One Agenda,’ urges Congress to act on healthcare, wages and costs

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker unveiled a federal policy agenda titled 'Fighting for Illinois: The Day One Agenda' aimed at addressing healthcare costs, wages, and education funding ahead of the new Congressional session.

Illinois · 3d

WCIA

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Illinois approves capacity increase at Carle Hospital in Urbana

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The State of Illinois has approved an increase in capacity at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, according to a Carle spokesperson. In July, Carle proposed an increase of 16 inpatient beds and the addition of a 22-station observational unit totaling a cost of more than $34 million. A Carle spokesperson said […]

Urbana, IL · 2h

krcgtv.com

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$14.5B in questionable Medicaid payments out of New York: Report

WASHINGTON (TNN) — New York paid $14.5 billion in Medicaid claims without proper verification that patients received the care billed, according to a report discussed by Rachel O’Brien, deputy public policy editor for OpenTheBooks. The findings raise questions about the state’s safeguards against improper payments, waste and fraud.

Texas · 1d

capitolcitynow.com

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Memorial Health to close one of its Springfield facilities

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A facility operated by Memorial Health is closing, at a time when mental health and the improvement of it is a very strong subject. Memorial confirms the Behavioral Health facility at West Lake will be shutting down by the end of the year.

Springfield, IL · 2d

foxillinois.com

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New medical facility could be coming to Springfield’s west side

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - A new medical facility is in the works for the west side of Springfield. Memorial Health and Encompass Health are starting a new partnership for a rehabilitation facility. The 60-bed hospital will focus on helping patients after strokes, brain injuries, and other medical issues. Officials said...

Springfield, IL · 21h

Breeze-Courier

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Julie Brooks Named October Colleague of the Month at Taylorville Memorial Hospital

TAYLORVILLE – Julie Brooks, executive secretary in Administration Operations at Taylorville Memorial Hospital, has been named the nonprofit hospital’s October Colleague of the Month. Brooks, who joined Taylorville Memorial Hospital in May 2024, was recognized for supporting colleagues across a wide range of responsibilities. Her work includes navigating...

Taylorville, IL · 1d

illinoistimes.com

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New hospital planned on west side

A freestanding, 60-bed hospital costing $66.3 million and focused on rehabilitation for people after strokes, brain injuries, fractures and a range of other medical problems would be built on Springfield’s far west side if state regulators approve the plan in the next month or two. The for-profit Rehabilitation Institute...

Springfield, IL · 2d

aroundptown.com

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Register for Statewide In-Person Pesticide Applicator 2027 Training Clinics, Testing

Build trust and lead with experience, safety, awareness, and knowledge to help ensure safer pesticide application with training from the Pesticide Safety Education Program at University of Illinois Extension. Sign up for an in-person training and testing clinic offered across Illinois from December through March. Those interested in attending an...

Illinois · 2d

springfieldbusinessjournal.com

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Memorial’s West Lake campus to close

The winding down of residential services at Memorial Behavioral Health’s West Lake campus could create a temporary gap in the region for people going through a mental health crisis, but the move is part of a shift toward a more sustainable and comprehensive model of care. That’s according to...

Springfield, IL · 4d

WCIA

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Central Illinois streamgages secure funding through November

ST. JOSEPH, Ill. (WCIA) — Three streamgages in Central Illinois that were expected to shut down last month due to a lack of funding will remain operational, at least for now. These streamgages collect data on river flow, flooding and water pollution. WCIA previously reported that two U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) streamgages just north of […]

Illinois · 4d

25 News Now

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Study identifies barriers to health care for people who use drugs in central Illinois

Illinois · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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Hospitals in Missouri, Ohio, Arkansas and Nevada are dropping Medicare Advantage contracts for 2027, and Illinois state retirees on Aetna have only until Nov. 23 to switch

Hospital systems in four states are walking away from Medicare Advantage contracts at the end of the year, and the dates land in the middle of Medicare’s open enrollment season. Members of Aetna and Anthem plans in the St. Louis area, plans in Zanesville, Ohio, UnitedHealthcare plans in Arkansas and out-of-network plans at Renown Health […]

Arkansas · 7d

My Journal Courier

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RN Schriber named Jacksonville Memorial Hospital colleague of month

Jacksonville Memorial Hospital has named Monica Schriber as its Colleague of the Month for October.

Jacksonville, IL · 5d