By Wes Venteicher for the Chicago Tribune Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed $1.47 billion in Medicaid cuts includes reductions in dental services, mental health care and other coverage. But some legislators and patient advocates say the targeted services don’t just help keep people healthy — they also save the state money. The proposed cuts would eliminate or… Continue reading Critics: Medicaid Services That Rauner Wants Cut Actually Save Money
By Special to the Times for the Carmi Times FAIRFIELD Illinois hospitals and health systems are making major strides in improving quality and patient safety, according to the Illinois Hospital Association’s (IHA) Institute for Innovations in Care and Quality on the work of its Illinois Hospital Engagement Network (HEN). Fairfield Memorial Hospital is among the… Continue reading Fairfield Memorial Hospital Named to Top 7 in Care