Public Policies
Fiscal
Supporting fiscal policies that ensure health coverage for all, including Medicare and Medicaid, and consider the needs of our most vulnerable communities.
Health Care Transformation
Advancing the delivery of health care and finding new ways to be more efficient and effective for all of our patients.
Community Health
Improving the health of the communities we are privileged to serve by prioritizing their needs.
Quality and Safety
Ensuring quality and safety for everyone through policies designed to protect patients and deliver care more effectively and efficiently.
Featured News
Featured news includes articles and tweets from multiple viewpoints and is designed to keep you abreast of the current debate around issues that are important to AMITA Health. This information should not be construed as our point of view.
@ILComptroller Susana Mendoza continued her criticisms of Medicaid managed care organizations Tuesday, saying more pressure needs to be put on health plans to improve transparency in how they operate.https://t.co/uGZUahxdJz pic.twitter.com/eJRmenoIQC
— Health News Illinois (@HealthNewsIll) August 14, 2019
Medicaid expansion means more moms, babies and families will have access to quality healthcare. Ensuring access to care is one of the most important steps toward saving mothers’ lives & ending #maternalmortality. #MOMMAact https://t.co/MrV2pnhGRX
— Robin Kelly (@RepRobinKelly) August 9, 2019
Thanks to @GovPritzker’s investment in broadband expansion and our new Broadband Advisory Council, farmers will be equipped to compete in the global marketplace, rural communities will attract more businesses, & residents will have greater access to healthcare through telehealth. pic.twitter.com/3o4N5ebvhc
— Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton (@LtGovStratton) August 15, 2019
CHA is extremely disappointed that the Administration has finalized a #PublicChargeRule that will punish legal immigrants for receiving #Medicaid and other vital assistance when they seek to change their status... https://t.co/wWa4RqF7mu pic.twitter.com/I1IY0yxeXn
— CatholicHealthAssoc (@TheCHAUSA) August 13, 2019
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Statement on the final public charge rule
As a faith-based health system focused on improving the health of individuals and communities, we are disappointed that the Department of Homeland Security finalized its ...
Ascension + August 15, 2019 + View Release
Illinois becomes first state to require insurers to cover EpiPens for kids, but questions remain about costs
Health insurance companies will have to cover life-saving EpiPens or similar devices for kids with allergies under a new state law that takes effect Jan. ...
Chicago Tribune + August 14, 2019 + View Article
Knowledge Center
Helping you learn and stay up-to-date is our goal. The Knowledge Center provides you with all the basics you need to be a champion on public policy as well as any training and education you may want to be effective and build your skills.
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Legislator Look-Up
Who represents you where you live? Use this easy link to identify your legislators so you can be engaged.
Legislative Updates
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Advocacy Guide: Top 10 Tips
Our Advocacy Guide focuses on the essentials you need to be effective in your advocacy efforts. Use these top 10 tips when advocating with elected officials at any level.
