The agreement keeps in-network care through BJC providers available to retired Illinois state employees in Medicare Advantage plans during 2027.
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November 6, 2026
Hemp Groups Sue to Block Illinois Hemp ActIllinois hemp businesses and a trade association seek to halt a state law they say violates the U.S. Constitution's Commerce Clause.
November 4, 2026
FEMA Sends $32 Million to Southern Illinois HospitalsFederal reimbursement funds will support hospitals' costs from responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 27, 2026
Illinois to Expand Health Care Transaction OversightState law will soon require private equity firms to provide notice for health care deals.
October 20, 2026
Rush and Endeavor Health Announce Merger PlansThe proposed healthcare system would combine 12 hospitals across Northern Illinois under the Rush name.
October 5, 2026
Steven Ramirez Joined Carle Health as CTOThe healthcare executive took over enterprise technology operations for the Illinois-based hospital system in September 2026.
October 2, 2026
Judge Dismissed Most AbbVie Antitrust ClaimsA federal court in Illinois allowed a single claim regarding Humira pricing to proceed in a class action lawsuit.
September 21, 2026
BCBSIL Implemented Enhanced Claims Review ProcessThe insurer began applying new standards to evaluation and management services on July 1, 2026.
