On the 21st: The U.S. announced they will be temporarily suspending expedited processing of H-1B visas. We discussed how this will affect healthcare in Illinois. Plus, we talked about the expansion of Lyft in small cities in Illinois and spoke with two Muslim bloggers based in Chicago about hijab fashion.
On the 21st: How would changes to the Affordable Care Act affect the million people in Illinois who receive coverage? We talk with health experts to get the latest. Plus, we discuss issues Illinois is facing heading into Gov. Rauner's "State of the State" address on Wednesday.
Planned Parenthood health centers in Peoria, Pekin and Bloomington added services in August for transgender patients. Members of the transgender community welcome the news, but say there’s still a void in the treatment that’s available.
A new study finds that women who receive continuous support during labor from a certified doula have lower rates of pre-term births and C-sections, with demonstrated cost savings to Medicaid. And yet, most insurance companies don’t cover the service. Now, two organizations that advocate for safer maternity practices are pushing for change.
If the US Supreme Court eliminates subsidies for those enrolled in insurance plans through the federal healthcare exchange, how will it impact Illinois consumers? Brian Moline finds out from Claudia Lennhoff, Executive Director of Champaign County Healthcare Consumers.
