IHA Healthcare News
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New Joint Commission model lets hospitals guide survey support
Hospitals accredited by The Joint Commission will soon have access to a new optional support model designed to strengthen performance between surveys. Becker's Hospital Review
News Articles
- Oct 31, 2025
- News from the Web
Daylight saving time is ending Sunday. Here's what to know as clocks 'fall back.'
Daylight saving time started March 9 and ends Sunday, when residents of almost all states will gain an extra hour. NBC News
- Oct 31, 2025
- News from the Web
Patients Go Without Needed Treatment After the Government Shutdown Disrupts a Telehealth Program
The federal government shutdown, now in its fifth week, halted funding for the Medicare telehealth program that pays his provider for her services. WTTW
- Oct 31, 2025
- News from the Web
Blood pressure medicine recalled over cancer-causing chemical concerns
A pharmaceutical company has issued a voluntary recall for blood pressure medication over a reported cancer-causing chemical being found in the prescription drug. WIFR
- Oct 31, 2025
- News from the Web
More illnesses, deaths reported in listeria outbreak tied to recalled pasta salads
Two additional deaths have been reported in a listeria outbreak that’s been linked with recalled ready-to-eat pasta salads and prepared meals sold at major grocery chains. CNN
- Oct 31, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: October 31
CISA Issues Advisory on Hospital Software Security Issue
- Oct 30, 2025
- News from the Web
CISA warns of security issues in hospital software
CISA warned hospitals about two security issues in Vertikal Systems’ Hospital Manager Backend Services that could let hackers see sensitive system information. Becker's Hospital Review
- Oct 30, 2025
- News from the Web
Hospital at home hit hard by government shutdown
Ninety-two percent of hospital-at-home programs have been affected by the government shutdown, now in its fourth week. Becker's Hospital Review
- Oct 30, 2025
- News from the Web
Food banks in the central U.S. say they can’t fill the gap left by frozen SNAP benefits
Food bank staff expect a wave of new demand as millions of Americans are set to lose federal food assistance in November. WGLT
- Oct 30, 2025
- News from the Web
15% of Adams County population impacted by loss of SNAP, community rallies to help
With just days away from SNAP benefits coming to end, Adams County advocates are rushing to come up with solutions to feed the 10,000 community members. KHQA
- Oct 30, 2025
- News from the Web
Medicare staffing raises alarm with open enrollment underway
Health policy experts on Tuesday urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to boost staffing, noting that the government shutdown has only hindered services. The Hill
- Oct 30, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: October 30
Celebrating Stewardship Success – Join IHA, IDPH on Nov. 18
- Oct 29, 2025
- News from the Web
PA certifications hit record high: 5 things to know
Last year, a record 12,400 physician assistants became certified, up nearly 25% from 2020, according to an Oct. 28 report. Becker's Hospital Review
- Oct 29, 2025
- News from the Web
The Fed is expected to cut interest rates as job market shows signs of weakness
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, as policymakers work to shore up the softening job market. NPR
- Oct 29, 2025
- News from the Web
An Alzheimer's pill appears to protect some in a high-risk population
In April, the future was looking bleak for an experimental Alzheimer's drug called valiltramiprosate, or ALZ-801. WSIU
- Oct 29, 2025
- News from the Web
Lurie Children’s establishes advanced leukemia program
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital established an advanced leukemia clinical and research program to expand access to clinical trials for regional patients. Becker's Hospital Review
- Oct 29, 2025
- News from the Web
Springfield nurse says a mammogram saved her life, stresses importance of early detection
After battling breast cancer, nurse Amanda Meyer helps guide patients through their cancer journey. She was an ER nurse for 10 years, and after recovery, she became a navigation nurse. WAND
- Oct 29, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: October 29
Healing Communities: Pinckneyville Hospital Promotes Optimal Health
- Oct 28, 2025
- News from the Web
Letters: Preserving the 340B program in Illinois is about protecting patients who need it
Every Illinoisan deserves access to affordable quality health care close to home, including medication. Chicago Tribune
- Oct 28, 2025
- News from the Web
The profound shift ahead for health system C-suites
Hospital leaders are bracing for another wave of consolidation that could eclipse the sweeping changes spurred by the Affordable Care Act more than a decade ago. Becker's Hospital Review
- Oct 28, 2025
- News from the Web
Shutdown enters 4th week: 3 healthcare updates
As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, pressure is mounting on the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. Becker's Hospital Review
- Oct 28, 2025
- News from the Web
When it comes to walking for health, longer is better, study suggests
Adults who logged fewer than 5,000 steps a day saw the greatest health benefits from one longer walk a day, as opposed to several shorter walks throughout the day. NBC News
- Oct 28, 2025
- News from the Web
Rush Medical Center's "Pink and Pearl" campaign pairs early detection for breast and lung cancer
The Pink and Pearl Campaign held at Rush University Medical Center is designed to push a powerful message: that early detection for breast and lung cancer saves lives. CBS News
- Oct 28, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: October 28
Medicaid IMPACT Revalidations Due to Receive Medicaid Reimbursement
- Oct 27, 2025
- News from the Web
What’s next for the healthcare CEO role?
CEOs face mounting pressures and a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape — one that requires them to think critically about their leadership today. Becker's Hospital Review
- Oct 27, 2025
- News from the Web
2M in Illinois set to lose SNAP benefits this week amid federal government shutdown
With no end in sight of the government shutdown, there is a looming crisis for people who rely on federal aid to feed their families. ABC 7
- Oct 27, 2025
- News from the Web
The state of supply costs
Hospital supply chain costs have steadily risen in 2025, with concerns simmering about even larger increases coming amid policy changes. Becker's Hospital Review
- Oct 27, 2025
- News from the Web
Company recalls 2 million pounds of barbecue pork jerky that may contain metal wire
A South Dakota company is recalling more than 2.2 million pounds of Korean barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam’s Club because the product may be contaminated with metal. AP
- Oct 27, 2025
- News from the Web
Why new mpox cases in California are raising concerns
More than two years after the mpox outbreak in the U.S. was declared over, a new crop of cases in California has infectious disease experts on edge. The Hill
- Oct 27, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: October 27
Join Us Next Week: IHA Emergency Preparedness Exercise
- Oct 23, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: October 23
Updated Guidance Issued on New H-1B Visa Filing Fee
- Oct 22, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: October 22
Healing Communities: Loyola Medicine CHWs Connect Residents to Services
- Oct 21, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: October 21
REMINDER: Hospital Child Abuse Posting Requirement
- 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 20, 2025
- Daily Briefing
IHA Daily Briefing: October 20
REMINDER: IHA Compliance Webinar on Life Safety, Physical Environment
- Oct 08, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Register Now: MAPS PSO’s Members-Only Annual Culture of Safety Workshop Nov. 6
The 2025 MAPS Culture of Safety Workshop will focus on PSO quality and patient safety issues to strengthen MAPS members’ PSO protections and safety culture.
- 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
- Aug 04, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Tariffs: Where things stand after trade deal deadline
Dozens of countries will now face higher tariff rates on imports to the U.S. following the expiration of President Donald Trump’s Aug. 1 trade deal deadline. Becker's Hospital Review
- Aug 04, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Riverside Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Lifesaving Heart Attack Care
Riverside Medical Center has once again been recognized among the best in the nation, earning the American College of Cardiology’s Platinum Performance Achievement Award. Riverside Healthcare
- Aug 04, 2025
- IPC Group Purchasing
Premier, Inc. named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World report
Premier, Inc. has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Companies to Work For in 2025–2026. The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
- Aug 01, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Ten Attributes of Health Literate Health Care Organizations
Health literate healthcare organizations make it easier for people to navigate, understand, and use information and services to take care of their health. AHRQ
- Aug 01, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Remembering Dr. Lucian Leape - pioneer in patient safety
Lucian L. Leape, a surgeon whose insights into medical mistakes in the 1990s gave rise to the field of patient safety, died on Monday at his home in Lexington, Mass. He was 94. N.Y. Times
- 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.