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Illinois Health Department & Poison Center dish out July 4 safety tips

The Illinois Department of Health and Illinois Poison Center are reminding residents to be safe while celebrating July 4. WMBD

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  • Jun 05, 2024
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Riverside Earns Highest Certification for Workplace Mental Health for Third Year in a Row

When it comes to mental health, Riverside recognizes the importance of supporting its employees through the challenges healthcare can bring.

  • Jun 05, 2024
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U.S. News releases its first ratings of ambulatory surgery centers. Here’s how and why they did it.

For 34 years, U.S. News & World Report has evaluated America’s hospitals, and its ratings have gained wide attention from consumers and the healthcare industry.

  • Jun 05, 2024
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4 Premier updates

In 2024, healthcare supply improvement company Premier has been steadily racking up partnerships with group purchasing organizations, health systems and drugmakers.

  • Apr 29, 2024
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64 Federally Qualified Health Centers Partner with MHN To Transition to Medicare Value-Based Care

Medical Home Network (MHN) is partnering this year with 64 federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in seven states to participate in two CMS value-based programs: ACO REACH and MSSP.

  • Apr 29, 2024
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Humboldt Park Health first in Midwest to get health equity certification

When Norwegian American Hospital became Humboldt Park Health three years ago, it adopted the tagline "Advancing Health Equity."

  • Apr 29, 2024
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HGPII Details GPOs’ Efforts to Reduce Prices and Increase Transparency Amid Marketplace Challenges

An annual survey has found that healthcare GPOs are adhering to best business practices and exploring innovative methods to address supply disruptions while promoting cost savings and quality.