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February 24, 2021 05:15 AM Illinois bill would make telehealth payment parity permanent • Community First nurses demand safety protections following federal investigation • Medical college nears accreditation Crains Health Pulse is your source for actionable, exclusive and inside news on the health care industry. Getty Images TELEHEALTH COVERAGE BILL INTRODUCED: Lawmakers, providers and insurers are looking at the future of telehealth in a post-pandemic world and how the rapidly growing se...

Senate committee prioritizes mental health issues amid pandemic By Grace Barbic Capitol News Illinois gbarbic@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD—Leadership in the Illinois Senate has formed a new committee to focus on mental health issues in the current General Assembly as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to significantly alter everyday life. “Although it’s always been important, because mental health and physical health are one in the same in my opinion, now because of COVID it’s becom...

Willis was a huge reason why Welch happened and now she’s complaining? - JG from PG - Friday, Jan 22, 21 @ 9:51 am: the suburbs could have bargained for representation. they folded and gave Welch the power. sit down and accept this. == “Every single one of them started out as a Madigan loyalist” == I spit out my coffee when I read that quote from Willis. Physician, heal thyself. If others are ignoring that not ONE of the Four Tops is from Chicago, but still want the discussion to be abou...

POLITICO Get the Illinois Playbook newsletter Email Sign Up By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or updates from POLITICO and you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service. You can unsubscribe at any time and you can contact us here. This sign-up form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Presented by Uber Driver Stories Good Thursday morning, Illinois. "This was not just a transfer of power, it was a profound change of attitu...

Larry Walsh Jr. - I never thought of Will County as “downstate”, LOL. Interesting to not see Ann Williams on the list. - Scott Cross for President - Thursday, Jan 21, 21 @ 10:12 am: Lots of smart, young talent here. Looks to be a good team for a tough session. I really hope Kathleen Willis isn’t being punished for her role in Madigan’s ouster here… Hoffman - bleh Otherwise all good Well, there were clearly those he chose, and those that were selected by the caucuses, or those posi...

POLITICO Get the Illinois Playbook newsletter Email Sign Up By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or updates from POLITICO and you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service. You can unsubscribe at any time and you can contact us here. This sign-up form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Presented by the Coalition for Affordable Prescription Drugs Happy Tuesday, Illinois. There’s a historic second impeachment coming up thi...

12 suburban Democrats vow to oppose Madigan speakership, but others wont say Its uncertain how much support suburban Democratic House members will give Speaker Michael Madigan in the end as he tries to retain his position, even though a dozen so far have said theyre against him. Capitol News Illinois, 2019 Jonathan Carroll Updated 12/19/2020 11:32 PM Twelve suburban legislators are among the Democrats in the Illinois House whove pledged not to support Michael Madigans latest bid...

How about Will Davis? “greased by the old white guys” Not a lot of gray area in that comment. It will definitely be a woman. Or a man. Most likely an African American, unless it’s someone else. Guessing the next Speaker is going to be a tiring parlour game over the next few weeks. Madigan will remain Speaker until a successor is “elected and qualified”. “(25 ILCS 10/2) (from Ch. 63, par. 23.2) Sec. 2. The Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, and the Chairman and...

POLITICO Get the Illinois Playbook newsletter Email Sign Up By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or updates from POLITICO and you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service. You can unsubscribe at any time and you can contact us here. This sign-up form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Presented by the Coalition for Affordable Prescription Drugs Good Monday morning, Illinois. Democracy takes center stage today as members of...