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Hospitals struggle with vendor cyber readiness: 7 notes

Hospitals have trouble disconnecting from breached IT vendors and AI platforms, compromising their cybersecurity, Black Book Market Research found. Becker's Hospital Review

News Articles

  • Nov 26, 2025
  • News from the Web

Food banks, pantries say they're still seeing surge even after SNAP benefits restored

Nearly 42 million Americans, including low-income families and vulnerable households, rely on SNAP to help pay for groceries or other household essentials. ABC News

  • Nov 26, 2025
  • News from the Web

Abbott links patient deaths to glucose sensor issue

Abbot has issued a medical device correction for some of its glucose sensor products after identifying a manufacturing issue that can lead to falsely low readings. Becker's Hospital Review

  • Nov 26, 2025
  • News from the Web

All ByHeart formula may be contaminated

ByHeart said Monday that it “cannot rule out” that all of its infant formula was contaminated, less than two weeks after an infant botulism outbreak caused it to recall its products. The Hill

  • Nov 26, 2025
  • News from the Web

How Advocate Health returns ‘joy’ to medicine with AI

Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health is bringing “joy” back to medicine by offering AI to its roughly 22,000 physicians and advanced practice providers. Becker's Hospital Review

  • Nov 26, 2025
  • Daily Briefing

IHA Daily Briefing: November 26

Healing Communities: Saint Anthony Hospital Is Building an In-House ED Staff

  • Nov 25, 2025
  • News from the Web

Health officials share tips to prevent foodborne illness this Thanksgiving

The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Macon County Health Department are reminding people to follow safety and hygiene guidelines to prevent food-related sickness. WAND

  • Nov 25, 2025
  • News from the Web

42 women stepping into their 1st CEO role in 2025

Since March 14, Becker’s has reported on at least 75 women named CEO of a hospital or health system. Becker's Hospital Review

  • Nov 25, 2025
  • News from the Web

The only 58 hospitals to earn Magnet’s top honor

In 2022, the American Nurses Credentialing Center unveiled the Magnet with Distinction program to recognize the world’s highest performing Magnet organizations. Becker's Hospital Review

  • Nov 25, 2025
  • News from the Web

41K bottles of Walgreens nasal spray recalled over bacterial contamination concern: FDA

A recall has been initiated for 41,328 bottles of Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray with Xylitol due to a possible bacterial contamination. The Hill

  • Nov 25, 2025
  • News from the Web

More than 25,000 cases of whooping cough recorded this year, higher than pre-pandemic levels: CDC

More than 25,000 cases of whooping cough have been recorded in the U.S. so far this year, updated federal data shows. ABC News

  • Nov 25, 2025
  • COMPdata

Leveraging Advanced Analytics and AI to Derive Actionable Insights from Complex Healthcare Datasets

The world of healthcare is flush with data – something that is vital for us to continue to improve the healthcare experience. Healthcare IT Today

  • Nov 25, 2025
  • COMPdata

2025 Fierce Healthcare Innovation Awards

As evidence of the impact artificial intelligence has had on healthcare, nearly every one of this year’s award winners uses some form of AI, even if it isn’t explicitly mentioned. Fierce Healthcare

  • Nov 25, 2025
  • COMPdata

Predictive Disease Analytics Market Size Grows at 22.75% CAGR by 2034 – Towards Healthcare

The global predictive disease analytics market size was valued at USD 3.12 billion in 2024 and is predicted to hit around USD 24.23 billion by 2034. Globe Newswire

  • Nov 25, 2025
  • Daily Briefing

IHA Daily Briefing: November 25

CMS Releases CY 2026 OPPS/ASC Final Rule

  • Nov 24, 2025
  • News from the Web

CMS ups hospital outpatient rates 2.6%, expands site-neutral payments in 2026: 14 notes

CMS on Nov. 21 finalized its Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System rule for 2026. Becker's Hospital Review

  • Nov 24, 2025
  • News from the Web

CMS issues new telehealth guidance: 4 notes

CMS has released updated telehealth guidance following the end of the 43-day government shutdown. Becker's Hospital Review

  • Nov 24, 2025
  • News from the Web

Health leaders react to nursing no longer considered a ‘professional degree’

Students hoping to join the nursing profession may soon find it harder to pay for their degree. A change local experts say could worsen an already significant shortage of healthcare workers. WIFR

  • Nov 24, 2025
  • News from the Web

‘Spreading fast': New, mutated flu strain has Chicago-area doctors ‘on guard'

Health officials in Illinois are warning of a new and unexpected mutation that could make for a "more serious flu season" as cases are already on the rise. NBC 5

  • Nov 24, 2025
  • News from the Web

Financial Pressures and Innovation at Carle Health with Aron Klein

In this episode, Aron Klein shares insights on the top revenue cycle pressures facing health systems today. Becker's Hospital Review

  • Nov 24, 2025
  • Daily Briefing

IHA Daily Briefing: November 24

DEADLINE: Medicaid IMPACT Revalidations Due to Receive Medicaid Reimbursement

  • Nov 21, 2025
  • Daily Briefing

IHA Daily Briefing: November 21

CMS Posts CY 2026 Medicare End-Stage Renal Disease Final Rule

  • Nov 20, 2025
  • Daily Briefing

IHA Daily Briefing: November 20

IHA, ICAHN Celebrate National Rural Health Day

  • Nov 19, 2025
  • Press Release

IHA, ICAHN to Celebrate National Rural Health Day Nov. 20

In recognition of National Rural Health Day, IHA and ICAHN celebrate Illinois’ rural hospital community who provide high-quality care and address challenges facing rural communities. 

  • Nov 19, 2025
  • Daily Briefing

IHA Daily Briefing: November 19

Guided Key Metrics Dashboards from COMPdata Offer High-Level Data Trends

  • Nov 18, 2025
  • Daily Briefing

IHA Daily Briefing: November 18

IDPH Recognizes IL Hospitals During U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, Nov. 18-24

  • Nov 17, 2025
  • Daily Briefing

IHA Daily Briefing: November 17

LAST CHANCE: IHA, IDPH Webinar Celebrating Stewardship Successes TOMMORROW

  • Nov 06, 2025
  • Press Release

IHA Hosts Emergency Simulation to Enhance Hospital Response to Large-Scale Disasters

In an effort to bolster emergency preparedness across Illinois, IHA this week hosted a live, simulated Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) for hospitals and health systems statewide. 

  • Nov 05, 2025
  • Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety

Get a Sneak Peek into MAPS PSO’s Top 10 Patient Safety Focus Whitepaper of 2025

This year’s Top 10 was developed to help adopt and implement the most critical patient safety practices outlined in attestation statements of the new CMS PSSM. 

  • Nov 05, 2025
  • Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety

MAPS PSO Membership Benefits: Join the IHA PSO for Adverse Event Protections

The Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) is a member-focused PSO offering robust benefits for healthcare providers throughout the Midwest.

  • Nov 03, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

The myth of one-size-fits-all: Debunking non-acute supply chain misconceptions

Healthcare costs and labor pressures continue to climb, supply chain disruptions and shortages persist, and health system executives are demanding savings from operational leaders. Healthcare Dive

  • Nov 03, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Riverside Nurses Recognized with Statewide Honors

Riverside Healthcare proudly announces that three of its nurses have been honored at the state level for their outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication to the nursing profession.

  • Nov 03, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Premier’s Population Health Management Collaborative ACOs Help Achieve Unprecedented Savings

CMS recently announced that 476 Accountable Care Organizations participating in the 2024 Medicare Shared Savings Program delivered $2.5 billion in net savings to Medicare. Premier

  • Nov 03, 2025
  • COMPdata

AHA urges smarter AI regulation for advancing innovation, safety and access to health care

AHA today submitted a letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy in response to its request for information on regulatory reform for artificial intelligence. AHA

  • Nov 03, 2025
  • COMPdata

Mitigating Third-Party Risk, Ensuring Clinical Continuity and Addressing AI Risk

We’ve seen from Change Healthcare and other recent cyberattacks that over 80% of the stolen protected health information records were not stolen from hospitals. AHA

  • Nov 03, 2025
  • COMPdata

Five Steps to Protect Patient Data for Stronger Cybersecurity in Healthcare

Protecting patient information starts with physical safeguards. Even simple lapses, like an unlocked office or a screen visible to the public, can lead to privacy violations or data breaches. HIMSS 

  • Oct 20, 2025
  • Press Release

Illinois Poison Center Shares Halloween Safety Tips to Keep Kids Safe from Hidden Hazards

As families prepare to celebrate Halloween, the Illinois Poison Center (IPC) is reminding parents and caregivers about the growing number of accidental poisonings reported during the season.

  • Oct 01, 2025
  • Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety

The Overlooked Threat of Hospital Falls During Discharge Period: Statewide Retrospective Analysis

Inpatient falls continue to be a patient safety challenge, with 35,450 falls reported to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS) in 2024. Patient Safety

  • Oct 01, 2025
  • Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety

American Hospital Association's Fast Facts on Behavioral Health

The American Hospital Association (AHA) compiled a list of facts regarding behavioral health in 2025, including definitions, types of services and integration efforts. American Hospital Association

  • Oct 01, 2025
  • Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety

MAPS PSO shares materials and recording from legal webinar with Michael R. Callahan

Michael R. Callahan shared timely insights on the evolving legal landscape for healthcare organizations, highlighting the latest developments impacting Patient Safety Organizations.

  • Oct 01, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Illinois hospital to join Mercyhealth

Freeport, Ill.-based FHN plans to affiliate with Rockford, Ill.-based Mercyhealth. Becker's Hospital Review

  • Oct 01, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Capstone Health Alliance and Yankee Alliance announce strategic partnership

This partnership marks a significant step forward as both organizations seek to leverage their collective capabilities while maintaining their distinct identities. JHC Online

  • Oct 01, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Premier, Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Patient Square Capital in Transaction

Premier, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Patient Square Capital. Premier

  • Sep 30, 2025
  • Insurance Solutions

New FAQ: Concerns Related to Sitters (members should login to access)

What are the risk management and liability concerns related to maintaining and providing a list of individuals who have expressed an interest in sitting?

  • Sep 24, 2025
  • COMPdata

What is a Data Analyst? Job Description, Skills and More

A Data Analyst transforms raw data into actionable insights to support business decisions. Simple i Learn 

  • Sep 24, 2025
  • COMPdata

Healthcare Data Breach Statistics

The HIPAA Journal has compiled healthcare data breach statistics from October 2009, when HHS Office for Civil Rights started publishing summaries of healthcare data breaches. HIPPA Journal

  • Sep 24, 2025
  • COMPdata

As AI explodes, the need for synthetic data is more crucial than ever

In a time when health systems are struggling to gain meaningful insights from data, synthetic data offers a lot of potential. Healthcare IT News

  • Sep 03, 2025
  • Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety

New report shows improvements in patient safety and workforce resilience

AHA released a new report showing hospital and health system patients reporting improvements in overall care experience and perception of safety alongside gains in key safety outcomes. AHA

  • Sep 03, 2025
  • Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety

Raise Awareness in September for Sepsis Awareness Month

Sepsis is a life-threatening emergency that happens when your body’s response to an infection damages vital organs and, often, causes death. Sepsis.org

  • Sep 03, 2025
  • Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety

Patient Safety 101

This Primer is intended to provide an overview of patient safety through defining key concepts and linking to other Primers that explore specific safety concepts in detail. Patient Safety Network

  • Sep 02, 2025
  • COMPdata

3 Trends Laying The Groundwork for Scalable Healthcare Analytics

As healthcare organizations stretch to do more with less, data is becoming the backbone of better care, stronger operations, and sustainable growth. HIT Consultant

  • Sep 02, 2025
  • COMPdata

Analysis projects increases in state uninsured rates following passage of budget reconciliation bill

A KFF analysis provides state-by-state allocation of Congressional Budget Office estimates that 10 million people could be uninsured by 2034 after the passage of the budget reconciliation bill. AHA

  • Sep 02, 2025
  • COMPdata

Global Big Data in Healthcare Market is Predicted to Cross the USD 330 Billion Mark by 2032

The demand for big data in healthcare is growing rapidly, fueled by the rising incidence of chronic diseases. Globe Newswire

  • Sep 02, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

An Analysis of 30-Day All-Cause Readmissions and Accountable Care Organization Attribution

The journal Population Health Management published a study that revealed beneficiaries attributed to MSSP ACOs had a 6 percent lower readmission rate compared to non-ACO beneficiaries. Premier

  • Sep 02, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

Mercyhealth is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care

The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines® quality achievement awards for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to care. Mercyhealth

  • Sep 02, 2025
  • IPC Group Purchasing

How predictive planning can help stabilize healthcare supply chains: ECRI

A shift toward strategic, predictive planning can help transform the way healthcare organizations manage their equipment life cycles, according to an Aug. 12 ECRI blog post. Becker's Hospital Review

  • Jun 24, 2025
  • Press Release

Op-Ed: Medicaid Cuts in Senate Bill Threaten Care, Access, and Jobs in Illinois

Congress is considering a massive budget cut that would gut Medicaid — a move that would devastate healthcare access, eliminate jobs, and destabilize hospitals across Illinois.

  • Jun 23, 2025
  • Press Release

Making a Splash – Safely: Illinois Poison Center Shares Pool Safety Tips for Summer Fun

As summer officially begins, the Illinois Poison Center (IPC) is reminding families to stay safe around the pool. 

  • Apr 29, 2025
  • Press Release

Illinois Hospital Leaders to Meet with State Legislators to Advocate for Key Healthcare Priorities

On Wednesday, April 30, nearly 100 leaders of hospitals and health systems from across the state will meet with legislators from their respective districts during Hospital Advocacy Day.

  • Apr 01, 2025
  • Insurance Solutions

MAIC Med-IQ 2025 Online Education Program Announcement

Medical Alliance Insurance Company (MAIC) has partnered with Med-IQ to offer risk management continuing education courses.

  • Mar 12, 2025
  • Press Release

Illinois Joins Poison Centers Nationwide to Highlight Dangers of Poisoning and Reducing Risk, Injury

IPC joins poison centers nationwide to raise awareness about poison dangers and educate the public on ways to further protect their loved ones during National Poison Prevention Week.

  • Mar 07, 2025
  • Press Release

Phillip Kambic of Riverside Healthcare Elected to Illinois Health and Hospital Association Board

Phillip Kambic, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, has been elected to the Board of Trustees for the Illinois Health and Hospital Association. 

  • Mar 06, 2025
  • Press Release

Illinois Nurses Convene at State Capitol to Engage Leaders on Critical Healthcare Priorities

Magnet Hospital Day highlighted Illinois nurses' dedication to patient care, clinical excellence and healthier communities.

  • Feb 25, 2025
  • Insurance Solutions

2025 REAP Indicators

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  • Feb 24, 2025
  • Press Release

Protecting Medicaid Funding is Essential to Safeguard Illinois’ Healthcare System

Driven by an unwavering mission to provide high quality, accessible care, hospitals across the state open their doors every hour of every day to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. 

  • 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 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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.