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Taction Software launches AI governance guide as states tighten healthcare oversight
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States are moving to require human review of AI-driven coverage and clinical decisions, and Taction Software has released a free governance guide aimed at helping healthcare organizations adapt.
Chicago food advocate advances in national Favorite Chef contest
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Chicago nonprofit founder Jeannette Barcelos Kravitz has reached the voting round of the national Favorite Chef competition, with a chance to win $25,000, cook with Carla Hall and appear in Taste of Home Magazine.
Mark Hiatt to discuss payer policy and patient access at Q1 medical device conferences
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Schooner Strategies said its fractional chief medical officer, Mark Hiatt, will speak at four sessions at Q1 Productions medical device reimbursement conferences in Chicago and San Diego this month.
Illinois commits $2 million to Second Story Ranch recovery housing project
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Illinois included $2 million for The Second Story Foundation’s 2nd Story Ranch Recovery Home and Jobs Program in the FY2027 budget, giving the Crete project a major step toward its capital goal.
Franciscan Ministries taps Lindsey Lavery to outline growth strategy at LeadingAge Illinois
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Franciscan Ministries said Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Lindsey Lavery will speak July 14 at the LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting & Expo in Lemont, Illinois.
WittKieffer releases two reports on changing academic medicine leadership
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WittKieffer on July 13 released two research reports on how leadership roles are shifting across academic medical centers and medical schools.
University Place plans 62-residence expansion in West Lafayette
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University Place, a Franciscan Ministries senior living community in West Lafayette, Indiana, is adding 62 independent living residences, a new Town Center and expanded amenities.
Veggie Fest Chicago returns Aug. 8-9 with free admission and parking
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Veggie Fest Chicago will return to Lisle, Illinois, on Aug. 8-9, 2026, with more than 40,000 visitors expected for two days of food, wellness programming, live music and family activities.
PESP flags growing private equity-nonprofit healthcare joint ventures
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Private Equity Stakeholder Project research says nonprofit joint ventures have become a key expansion tactic for private equity-backed healthcare companies across hospitals, hospice, rehab and other sectors.
MyCarePro expands health coverage guidance to 32 states
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MyCarePro has expanded its health insurance guidance and enrollment support services to 32 states as it targets nationwide availability by year-end. The move comes as consumers, employers and brokers navigate COBRA, Medicare and other coverage…
Women Got Game heads to Chicago during WNBA All-Star Weekend
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BCGA Foundation will bring Women Got Game to the Illinois Institute of Technology on July 24, pairing a gaming summit and esports tournament with the GameChangeHer Awards during WNBA All-Star Weekend.
AIM sets inaugural summit on independent medicine in Chicago
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The Association for Independent Medicine will host its first Independent Physician Summit in Chicago from Oct. 2-4, 2026, bringing together independent doctors, practice leaders and policy voices.
José Garcia joins SSM Health Foundation – St. Louis board
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SSM Health Foundation – St. Louis has elected Alberici Constructors President José Garcia to its Board of Trustees.
Monarch becomes healthcare partner for Menopause LIVE tour
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Empress Editions has named Monarch the exclusive presenting healthcare partner for Are You There, God? It’s Me, Menopause: LIVE!, a five-city tour tied to Dr. Heather Bartos’ debut novel launching Oct. 6, 2026. The partnership brings physician-led…
Illinois physicians report widespread insurer downcoding
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A new Illinois State Medical Society survey finds 72% of physicians say their practices have experienced automatic downcoding of properly documented claims.
OSF HealthCare featured in USA TODAY America 250 documentary series
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OSF HealthCare will appear in USA TODAY’s America 250 documentary series as the only U.S. health care system included.
Chicago attorney releases free Illinois workers’ comp guide
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Chicago personal injury attorney Scott DeSalvo has published a free Illinois workers’ compensation guide at desalvolaw.com, built from his own family’s years-long struggle after his father was injured on the job. The guide is meant to help injured…
Midwest Express Clinic takes Chicago Kedzie Plaza to full occupancy
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Matanky Realty Group leased 5,590 square feet to Midwest Express Clinic at Chicago Kedzie Plaza in Humboldt Park, pushing the shopping center to 100% occupancy.
Biohackers World holds first New York conference on longevity and preventive health
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Biohackers World brought its Conference & Expo to New York for the first time last weekend, drawing more than 1,500 attendees, 30+ speakers and 60+ exhibitors.
Rebecca Pogonitz advances neuroaesthetic design in Chicago
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Rebecca Pogonitz, owner and principal designer of GOGO Design Group, is positioning her Chicago-area practice around NeuroDesign, wellness-focused homes, and human-centered interiors.
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