IHA Healthcare News
Get the healthcare news you need to stay on top of legislative proposals, industry trends and local issues. This section has news articles, IHA's Daily Briefing, IHA press releases and our Member News Spotlight. You can sort by category.
Top 5 cybersecurity concerns for healthcare in 2025
Ransomware deployments were listed as healthcare executives' and cybersecurity professionals' top concern for 2025, according to a Feb. 18 report from Health-ISAC. Becker's Hospital Review
News Articles
- Feb 21, 2025
- News from the Web
Devicemaker recalls potassium chloride injection bags
ICU Medical has issued a nationwide recall for certain lots of potassium chloride injections due to a labeling error. Becker's Hospital Review
- Feb 21, 2025
- News from the Web
AI scribes boost clinician efficiency: Study
AI-driven ambient scribing technology can ease the burden of clinical documentation for healthcare providers, according to a Feb. 19 study. Becker's Hospital Review
- Feb 21, 2025
- News from the Web
Global warming's deadly toll on hospitals
Heat waves can gum up hospitals enough to bring deadly consequences even beyond patients directly afflicted, a new study finds. AXIOS
- Feb 21, 2025
- News from the Web
A hospital president was doing a presentation. Minutes later, colleagues were saving his life
As president of Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Eric Rhodes understands the fundamentals of healthy living, and he puts them into practice. Daily Herald
- Feb 20, 2025
- News from the Web
Read Gov. Pritzker's State of the State and budget address
Gov. JB Pritzker delivered a combined State of the State and Budget Address to a joint session of the General Assembly on Wednesday, Feb. 19. WSIU
- Feb 20, 2025
- News from the Web
Giannoulias pushes Real IDs as federal deadline approaches — for real this time
After years of delays, the updated form of identification will be required to board domestic flights and enter many federal facilities starting May 7. Chicago Sun-Times
- Feb 20, 2025
- News from the Web
How hospitals can prepare for CMS' new TEAM model
More than 700 hospitals across the U.S. are gearing up to adhere to a new alternative payment system from CMS, called the Transforming Episode Accountability Model. Becker's Hospital Review
- Feb 20, 2025
- News from the Web
J&J heart pumps recalled over safety concerns
Abiomed issued a recall for its Impella RP with SmartAssist and Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist heart pumps due to safety concerns. Becker's Hospital Review
- Feb 20, 2025
- News from the Web
Fatal drug overdoses are falling — but not everywhere
The fatal drug overdose rate fell 4% nationwide from 2022 to 2023, per new CDC data — but grew notably out West and up in Alaska. AXIOS
- Feb 20, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: February 20
MAPS/IHA Workshop on Patient Safety Best Practices & New CMS PSSM
- Feb 19, 2025
- News from the Web
Food recalls in the US were more widespread – and deadly – in 2024
Contaminated food is causing a growing number of illnesses in the United States, and severe cases that lead to hospitalization or death are becoming more common. CNN
- Feb 19, 2025
- News from the Web
Updated bird flu vaccine for poultry gets license
USDA gave conditional approval for an updated bird flu vaccine to protect poultry against the H5N1 strain that's stricken more than 150 million birds in commercial and backyard flocks. AXIOS
- Feb 19, 2025
- News from the Web
FTC, Justice Department 2023 merger guidelines take effect
The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice 2023 merger guidelines are now in effect after being unveiled in December 2023. Becker's Hospital Review
- Feb 19, 2025
- News from the Web
Springfield sees rise in accidental overdoses despite fentanyl decline
Accidental overdoses in Sangamon County have reached record numbers, despite a decline in fentanyl-related deaths, according to Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon. WICS
- Feb 19, 2025
- News from the Web
Chicago Programs Aim to Provide Nontraditional Mental Health Care
Chicago residents struggling with mental health issues often encounter barriers to accessing traditional care like therapists or medication. WTTW
- Feb 19, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: February 19
Gov. Delivers 2025 State of the State and Budget Address
- Feb 19, 2025
- Press Release
IHA Statement on Governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address
The following statement can be attributed to A.J. Wilhelmi, President and CEO of IHA, in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address.
- Feb 18, 2025
- News from the Web
Hospital labor, drug expenses rising: 18 statistics
Rising costs are reshaping the financial landscape for hospitals nationwide, but the impact isn’t uniform. Becker's Hospital Review
- Feb 18, 2025
- News from the Web
Illinois health officials taking bird flu precautions despite assessing no ‘active risk’ to humans
The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention says the risk of an outbreak of the bird flu in humans is low, although Illinois’ health department is preparing for the possibility. WGLT
- Feb 18, 2025
- News from the Web
Breast ultrasounds are 'matter of life and death,' but coverage is a challenge for some women
Since 2023, patients say Medicare has stopped covering the potentially life-saving procedure. Chicago Sun-Times
- Feb 18, 2025
- News from the Web
U.S. facing worst flu season since 2009, experts say
The worst flu season in 15 years has left hundreds of thousands of Americans hospitalized while straining physicians' offices and emergency departments. AXIOS
- Feb 18, 2025
- News from the Web
Meet the Outreach Workers Striving to Improve Safety Across Chicago
Peacekeepers across the city play an important role in interrupting and preventing violent crime in neighborhoods. WTTW
- Feb 18, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: February 18
Federal Court Enters TRO Halting EO Banning Gender-Affirming Care
- Feb 14, 2025
- News from the Web
IHA Daily Briefing: February 14
You Still Have Time to Register: IHA State Legislative Reception Feb. 18
- Feb 13, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: February 13
New Staffing Solution: Illinois Resource Pool, Powered by Matchwell
- Feb 12, 2025
- Insurance Solutions
IRMS Risk Management Webinar - March 20
Illinois Risk Management Services (IRMS) will host its Risk Management Webinar from 10 a.m. to Noon. on Thursday, March 20.
- Feb 12, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: February 12
IHA Applauds Durbin Bill to Support Rural Hospitals
- Feb 11, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: February 11
Hospitals, Health Systems Advised to Be Alert for Scam Calls
- Feb 10, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: February 10
Call for Cases: Serious Adverse Events After Ceftriaxone Administration
- Feb 07, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: February 7
You're Invited: OAG Free Firearms Restraining Order Webinar
- Feb 03, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
'Collaborative' or 'competitive': ASC and hospitals' wary relationship
As healthcare consolidation accelerates, ASCs and hospitals are increasingly finding ways to work together, forming partnerships and joint ventures to drive mutual growth. Becker's Hospital Review
- Feb 03, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Kambic elected to IHA board
Riverside Healthcare’s President and CEO Phil Kambic has been elected to the board of trustees for the Illinois Health and Hospital Association. Daily Journal
- Feb 03, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Tariffs on medical items should be reinvested in the health care supply chain
For supply chains, natural and manmade disruptive events act like a domino effect, impacting an organization’s operations, bottom line, and the delivery of products and services. Premier
- Feb 03, 2025
- Press Release
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers' Thomas J. Dohm Elected to IHA Board
Thomas J. Dohm, President and CEO, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers in Morris, has been elected to the Board of Trustees for the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA).
- Jan 29, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Register: CMS Patient Safety Structural Measure: Best Practices to Enhance Safety: March 13
With patient safety critical to quality care, IHA’s MAPS PSO is offering a robust workshop centered on the new Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM) from CMS effective this year.
- Jan 29, 2025
- COMPdata
Building and Implementing an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan for Health Care
Staring at unlimited artificial intelligence (AI) use cases, hospitals and health systems need effective action plans for future health care delivery. American Hospital Association
- Jan 29, 2025
- COMPdata
Reports: Change Healthcare cyberattack exposed data of 190 million people
The ransomware attack last year against UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Change Healthcare exposed data of more than 190 million people. American Hospital Association
- Jan 29, 2025
- COMPdata
Healthcare Predictive Analytics Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 119.56 Billion by 2033
Healthcare predictive analytics is a subset of advanced statistical techniques and data analytics applied in the healthcare industry. Straits Research
- Jan 29, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
American Heart Month Communications Toolkit Released by CDC
February is American Heart Month, a time when all people—especially women—are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. CDC.gov
- Jan 29, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Patient Safety Awareness Week 2025
Patient Safety Awareness Week, an annual recognition event that occurs in March, is intended to encourage everyone to learn more about health care safety. Institute for Healthcare Improvement
- Jan 23, 2025
- Press Release
Loyola Medicine’s Shawn P. Vincent Elected to Serve as Chairman for IHA Board
Shawn P. Vincent has been elected to serve as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA).
- Jan 21, 2025
- Press Release
Travis Andersen of UW Health in Northern Illinois Elected to IHA Board
Travis Andersen, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), UW Health in northern Illinois, in Rockford, has been elected to the Board of Trustees for IHA.
- Jan 06, 2025
- COMPdata
CDC: Life expectancy up, mortality down in 2023
Life expectancy in the U.S. grew an average of 10.8 months in 2023, to 75.8 years for men and 81.1 years for women, according to a report by CDC. American Hospital Association
- Jan 06, 2025
- COMPdata
Improving SDOH Collection and Usage: Success Stories from Three Health Systems
As healthcare organizations recognize the link between patient health and SDOH, a new initiative aims to showcase the strategies employed by three leading health systems. AHIMA
- Jan 06, 2025
- COMPdata
How Data-Driven Marketing Can Help You Break into the Healthcare Market
The healthcare IT market isn't exactly easy street for newcomers looking to gain a foothold. So how can you make inroads and track progress in such a complex, high-stakes industry? HIMMS
- Jan 06, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Riverside Healthcare’s Heart Failure Program Earns Prestigious Reaccreditation
Riverside Healthcare is pleased to announce the reaccreditation of its Heart Failure Program by the American College of Cardiology. Riverside Healthcare
- Jan 06, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
New healthcare laws go into effect Jan. 1 in Illinois
Illinois will see new laws go into effect Jan. 1 to restrict the state’s health insurance companies from reducing patient care. WIFR
- Jan 06, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Premier Honored as a 2024 Best in Business Award Winner by Modern Healthcare
Premier has been named a 2024 Best in Business Award winner by Modern Healthcare in the Consultants - Healthcare Management category. Premier Inc.
- Dec 17, 2024
- Insurance Solutions
FAQ: Utilizing Ambient Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scribes
Our providers are interested in utilizing Ambient Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scribes to assist in the development of their clinical notes.
- Dec 17, 2024
- Insurance Solutions
2024 IRMS Annual Services Survey
IRMS and IPT clients, visit the following link for a survey to evaluate our risk management, claims management, and underwriting services for the past year.
- Dec 16, 2024
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety Announces 2024 Patient Safety Award Recipients
The Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) named Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, Sparta Community Hospital District, and Sinai Chicago as its 2024 Patient Safety Award recipients.
- Dec 03, 2024
- Insurance Solutions
2024 REAP Criteria
Visit the link below to sign-in and view the latest 2024 REAP criteria.
- Dec 02, 2024
- IPC Group Purchasing
Former Carle Health hospital beds helping patients half a world away
Twenty-nine hospital beds from Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center in Hoopeston are improving patient outcomes half a world away. Carle Health
- Dec 02, 2024
- IPC Group Purchasing
ASCs' growing financial storm
Nine ASC leaders joined Becker's to discuss the financial issues pressuring ASCs. Becker's Hospital Review
- Dec 02, 2024
- IPC Group Purchasing
Premier Data: Navigating Patient Access Challenges to Enhance Care and Grow Revenue
Patient access is a key driver of patient acquisition, satisfaction and retention – all of which deeply influence care quality and provider revenue. Premier Inc.
- Dec 02, 2024
- COMPdata
AHA makes recommendations supporting CMS’ proposed MAO data collection and audit protocol
The AHA Nov. 11 voiced strong support for CMS’ proposed plan for data collection and reporting requirements for Medicare Advantage organizations. AHA
- Dec 02, 2024
- COMPdata
AHIMA24 to Address Current and Emerging Cybersecurity Threats in Healthcare
AHIMA is pleased to announce an enlightening session titled "Current and Emerging Cyber Security Threats in Healthcare, Plus Staying Safe Online." AHIMA
- Dec 02, 2024
- COMPdata
Yale study shows how AI bias worsens healthcare disparities
A new research report from Yale School of Medicine offers an up-close look at how biased artificial intelligence can affect clinical outcomes. Healthcare IT News
- Dec 02, 2024
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
IHI Patient Safety Awareness Week 2025
Patient Safety Awareness Week, an annual recognition event that occurs in March, is intended to encourage everyone to learn more about health care safety. IHI
- Dec 02, 2024
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
National Patient Safety Goals Effective January 2025 for the Hospital Program
Wrong-patient errors occur in virtually all stages of diagnosis and treatment. The intent is to identify the individual as the person for whom the service or treatment is intended. TJC
- Nov 18, 2024
- Press Release
IHA, ICAHN to Celebrate National Rural Health Day on Nov. 21
Illinois' small and rural hospitals continue to offer high-quality healthcare, provide access and drive economic development to rural communities.
- Nov 07, 2024
- Press Release
IHA Hosts Emergency Preparedness Exercise to Prevent Cybersecurity Disruptions at Illinois Hospitals
IHA hosted a live interactive webinar for hospitals and health systems to test their defense against malicious cyber actors and strengthen preparedness efforts.
- Oct 25, 2024
- Press Release
Illinois’ Poison Center Offers ‘Tricks’ to Keep Everyone Safe this Halloween
Candy, costumes, and spooky decorations are part of the fun of Halloween, but the IPC wants to remind parents and caregivers to be cautious and stay vigilant while celebrating.
- Oct 22, 2024
- Press Release
Statewide resource pool launches in Illinois to address healthcare workforce needs
Matchwell, a Medical Solutions brand specializing in matching local and per diem clinicians with top healthcare facilities, announced the launch of the Illinois Resource Pool.
- Oct 01, 2024
- Press Release
IHA Presents First Annual Ruth Colby Excellence in Leadership Award
IHA President and CEO, A.J. Wilhelmi presented Mary Lou Mastro the inaugural Ruth Colby Excellence in Leadership Award during IHA’s 2024 Leadership Summit in Oak Brook last week.
- Jul 29, 2024
- Press Release
Illinois Poison Center Highlights Dangers of Synthetic Opioids, Designer Drugs
Summer months are a perfect opportunity to enjoy outdoor concerts, music festivals and sporting events, but the use of recreational drugs can be common at these events.
- Jul 01, 2024
- Press Release
Illinois Poison Center Offers Tips to Avoid 4th of July Holiday Hazards
Cookouts, fireworks and holiday parties with friends and family are common occurrences on July 4, but the events also pose risk to the public if they don’t take the proper precautions to stay safe.
- Jun 05, 2024
- Press Release
IHA Statement on Governor JB Pritzker’s Signature of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
The following statement can be attributed to A.J. Wilhelmi, President and CEO of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association, in response to the signing of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget package.
- May 24, 2024
- Press Release
Illinois Poison Center Encourages the Public to Celebrate Safely This Summer
With the upcoming Memorial Day holiday marking the unofficial start to summer, IPC encourages Illinoisans to take precautions against poison exposure while enjoying fun in the sun.
- May 07, 2024
- Press Release
Illinois Hospital Leaders to Meet with State Legislators During IHA’s Advocacy Day in Springfield
On Wednesday, May 8, nearly 100 leaders of hospitals and health systems from across Illinois will meet with legislators from their respective districts during Hospital Advocacy Day organized IHA.
- Apr 11, 2024
- Press Release
IHA, Hospital Leaders Advocate for Legislative Reforms to Address Inappropriate Denials of Care
The Illinois Health and Hospital Association and its member hospitals support legislation to reduce barriers to healthcare services for Illinois' most vulnerable population.
- Mar 15, 2024
- Press Release
Illinois Poison Center to Participate in National Poison Center Prevention Week March 17-23
The Illinois Poison Center (IPC), the nation's oldest poison center, joins poison centers around the country to raise awareness about poison dangers during National Poison Prevention Week.
- Mar 13, 2024
- Press Release
IPHCA, IHA Applaud 8th Circuit Decision Upholding Law Protecting 340B Contract Pharmacy Partnerships
IHA joined IPHCA to applaud the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit’s March 12 decision upholding Arkansas’ 340B Drug Pricing Nondiscrimination Act.
- Mar 13, 2024
- Press Release
Gov. Pritzker Highlights Health Insurance Reform Initiatives
Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined doctors, patients, stakeholders and legislators to highlight efforts to reform predatory health insurance practices and protect patients.
- Mar 06, 2024
- Press Release
$117.7 Billion: State Economic Impact of Illinois Hospitals and Health Systems
Illinois’ more than 200 hospitals & nearly 40 health systems are powerful economic drivers for their communities and for Illinois, generating a statewide economic impact of $117.7 billion annually.
- Feb 21, 2024
- Press Release
IHA Statement on Gov. JB Pritzker's FY2025 State of the State, Budget Address
The following statement can be attributed to A.J. Wilhelmi, President and CEO of IHA, in response to Gov. JB Pritzker's State of the State and Budget Address.
- Feb 12, 2024
- Press Release
Illinois Healthcare Leaders Seek Legislative Action to Protect Access to Life Saving Medication
Legislation aims to stop big pharma from restricting patients’ ability to fill prescriptions at local pharmacies.
- Jan 07, 2024
- Press Release
Three Young Adults Hospitalized from Fake Xanax Pills Featured in Jan. 5 CDC Report
Researchers advise of increase in use of Bromazolam drug and prompt coordination with public health officials, poison centers when patients present with serious injuries after illicit drug use.
- Oct 16, 2023
- Press Release
IHA Statement on the Passing of Silver Cross Hospital President and CEO Ruth Colby
The Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) is profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of Ruth Colby, President and Chief Executive Officer of Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois.
- Sep 18, 2023
- Press Release
Youth Suicide Risk Due to Overdose Rises During School Year
Illinois Poison Center Offers Parents & Caregivers Suicide Prevention Resources, Ways to Mitigate Risk During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
- Apr 18, 2023
- Press Release
Hospital Leaders to Discuss Healthcare Priorities with State Legislators During IHA’s Advocacy Day
Illinois hospital and health system leaders are calling on the General Assembly to pass several bills that will increase the Medicaid reimbursement rate for hospitals.
- Mar 15, 2023
- Press Release
Illinois Poison Center Joins National Effort to Raise Awareness About Poison Dangers
For 70 years, the Illinois Poison Center (IPC) has provided vital information and resources to families to help reduce the threat of poisoning and save lives.
- Mar 02, 2023
- Press Release
IHA part of coalition to urge reforms to Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act
IHA joined leading business, healthcare and technology groups at a Springfield press conference, urging the Illinois General Assembly to enact reforms to the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act.
- Jan 30, 2023
- Press Release
Illinois Health and Hospital Association Names Gerald "J.P." Gallagher Board Chair
Gerald "J.P." Gallagher, President and Chief Executive Officer, NorthShore -- Edward-Elmhurst Health, has been elected Chair of the Board of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association for 2023.
- Jan 30, 2023
- Press Release
Dr. Thomas Shanley Elected to Illinois Health and Hospital Association Board
Thomas Shanley, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, has been elected to the Board of Trustees.
- Jan 30, 2023
- Press Release
Tracy Bauer Elected to Illinois Health and Hospital Association Board
Tracy Bauer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Midwest Medical Center, Galena, has been elected to the Board of Trustees for the Illinois Health and Hospital Association.
- Jan 23, 2023
- Press Release
Illinois Poison Center: Keep Cannabis Edibles Out of Reach of Children
Children ages 5 and younger are accidentally ingesting cannabis edibles at an alarming rate, according to a new study recently published in Pediatrics.
- Dec 05, 2022
- Press Release
Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety PSO announces 2022 Patient Safety Champion Awards
The Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) Patient Safety Organization (PSO) announced the recipients of two MAPS PSO Patient Safety Champion awards.
- Nov 07, 2022
- Press Release
Beware of 'Silent Killer' in Homes: IPC Urges Residents to Purchase Carbon Monoxide Detectors
With cold weather on the horizon, Illinois Poison Center (IPC) wants to remind the public that heating your home to combat the icy temperatures also increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Oct 17, 2022
- Press Release
Illinois' Poison Center Offers Safety 'Tricks' to Prevent Poisoning This Halloween
According to the Illinois Poison Center (IPC), accidential poisonings from Halloween candy is rare, but IPC manages cases each year involving dry ice, glow sticks and more.
- Oct 04, 2022
- Press Release
Illinois House Majority Leader Greg Harris Receives Outstanding Leadership Award
Illinois House Majority Leader Greg Harris was presented the "Outstanding Leadership Award" last week at the Illinois Health and Hospital Association's (IHA) Leadership Summit.
- Jul 12, 2022
- Press Release
IPC Warns Public of Fake Prescription Pills, Drug Substitutions as Fentanyl Use Rises
Now that summer is in full swing, the Illinois Poison Center (IPC) is warning the public to stay safe by avoiding recreational drugs, especially synthetic recreational drugs.
- Jan 26, 2022
- Press Release
Ted Rogalski Chairs 2022 IHA Board of Trustees
Ted Rogalski, Administrator, Genesis Medical Center, Aledo, became Chair of IHA's 2022 Board of Trustees on Jan. 1, 2022. The Board is the policymaking body for IHA.
- Jun 18, 2021
- Press Release
IHA Launches the Racial Equity in Healthcare Progress Report
IHA launched the Racial Equity in Healthcare Progress Report during IHA’s Health Equity Action Day on June 18. The report is a long-term tool to document progress toward racial health equity.
- Feb 22, 2021
- Press Release
Telehealth Legislation Protects Virtual Healthcare Beyond COVID-19 Pandemic
The Coalition to Protect Telehealth announced support for a legislative proposal to protect Illinoisans’ access to the innovative telehealth services they have relied on during the COVID pandemic.
- Jan 13, 2021
- Press Release
Statement from IHA Re: Hospital and Healthcare Transformation – Senate Bill 1510
IHA and the Illinois hospital community want to thank Representative Greg Harris, Senator Heather Steans, and HFS Director Theresa Eagleson for their leadership in moving this legislation forward.
- Jan 13, 2021
- Press Release
Statement from IHA Re: Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch
IHA congratulates State Representative Emanuel “Chris” Welch on his historic election as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 102nd General Assembly.
- Nov 17, 2020
- Press Release
MAPS PSO Presents Patient Safety Champion Award to DuPage Medical Group
MAPS PSO awarded the MAPS PSO Patient Safety Champion award to DuPage Medical Group in Downers Grove and gave an Honorable Mention to Pinckneyville Community Hospital.
- Nov 02, 2020
- Press Release
Jordan Powell Joining IHA to Lead on Health Policy and Finance
Jordan Powell joins IHA as Senior Vice President of Health Policy and Finance on Dec. 14. He will provide leadership on strategic policy, payment system, health equity and healthcare reform issues.
- Sep 30, 2020
- Press Release
Healthcare Providers, Advocates Urge General Assembly to Protect Telehealth
The Coalition to Protect Our Telehealth, which includes IHA, urges the General Assembly to protect telehealth approaches so Illinoisans can access critically needed, affordable care beyond COVID-19.
- Sep 16, 2020
- Press Release
IHA Opinion: Hospitals Committed to Serving Everyone
Illinois hospitals of all shapes and sizes are the cornerstones of their communities and provide some of the highest quality healthcare in the world.
- Jun 15, 2020
- Press Release
IHA Statement on Health Disparities
Communities of color have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, which has highlighted glaring health disparities. Illinois’ hospital community is engaged on this issue.
- Feb 15, 2019
- Press Release
Karen Harris Named IHA Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Karen Harris will join the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) as its Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective March 1.
- Jan 28, 2019
- Press Release
IHA's Longest Serving Employee Retires
On Jan. 31, IHA will lose its longest serving employee.