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2023 Federal Advocacy Agenda

Lawyers on Steps

Illinois hospitals contribute $108 billion to the state economy every year, yet half of Illinois' 213 hospitals operate on negative or low operating margins. Hospitals and health systems face intense financial pressures as expenses increase. IHA's 2023 Federal Advocacy Agenda spotlights these challenges while advocating for policies that promote hospital financial stability, resiliency and transformation. Federal support of these three pillars will help strengthen hospitals as they serve communities. 

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Small & Rural Backgrounder

Small & Rural Backgrounder

Illinois’ small and rural hospitals contribute $13.7 billion to the state economy annually and account for two of every five hospitals in the state. Nearly half of small and rural hospitals, though, operate on negative or thin margins and many are the sole providers of health-related services in their communities. Despite the challenges, these hospitals are enhancing community-based services and responding to a reduction in obstetric beds. See how in IHA’s “Advancing Rural Health” backgrounder.

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Recent News in Healthcare

  • Mar 28, 2023
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HHS releases 6-point checklist for mobile device security for healthcare providers

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center released a brief March 23 on how healthcare organizations can ensure mobile device security. Becker's Hospital Review

  • Mar 28, 2023
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Drug combo may extend the lives of women with advanced endometrial cancer

Two new studies find that adding immunotherapy to standard chemotherapy lengthens the time before tumors return. NBC News

  • Mar 28, 2023
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5 South Side groups awarded $1 million in grants will offer free services to ‘transform health care’

A grant from the South Side Healthy Community Organization has partnered with Trek World to give residents free services that aim to increase the quality of life of South Siders. Chicago Sun-Times

2022 IHA PAC Awards

Three Illinois hospital and health system leaders honored by IHA

Three outstanding hospital and health system leaders were honored at IHA’s 2022 Leadership Summit for their exemplary work advocating on behalf of all Illinois hospitals. Dr. James Leonard, President & CEO, Carle Health; Jim Skogsbergh, President & CEO, Advocate Aurora Health; and Dave Schreiner, President & CEO, Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital were recognized for their work to advance Illinois healthcare. 

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Hospital Engagement Action and Leadership

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and individuals impacted by HEAL hospitals

A third-year report on U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin's Hospital Engagement Action and Leadership (HEAL) initiative shows how the 10 HEAL health systems are effecting positive change in the 18 HEAL neighborhoods. By partnering with neighborhood organizations, HEAL health systems are creating opportunities for individual advancement and building a better future for the communities they serve.

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