Oct. 17 - Addressing the licensing challenges for the healthcare workforce
As the healthcare sector continues to struggle with workforce challenges, a recurring issue remains the licensing process to allow potential individuals to enter the industry.
Along with long delays, stakeholders say Illinois must catch up with other states to streamline the process.
Health News Illinois will convene a panel of experts on Tuesday, Oct. 17, to discuss the current challenges and what more can be done to improve the process.
Panelists:
- Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield
- Rep. William Hauter, R-Morton
- David Porter, Senior Vice President of Health Policy Research & Advocacy, Illinois State Medical Society
- Susan Swart, Executive Director, American Nurses Association-Illinois
The 2023 Health News Illinois Virtual Event Series is sponsored by:
- Health Management Associates
- Meridian Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare
- Springfield Clinic
Newsmaker Event with Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora
Earlier this spring while in the midst of the spring legislative session, Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, experienced a stroke and a subsequent brain surgery.
Now on the road to recovery, Hernandez will discuss her personal story at a virtual Health News Illinois Newsmaker event on Wednesday, July 13, as well as the hurdles in accessing care and what lawmakers can do to help those who suffer brain injuries.
Climate Change: Addressing a Rising Health Threat
There’s growing recognition of the impact that climate change can have on health.
A rise in natural disasters like heat waves, wildfires and floods is leading to an uptick in pregnancy complications, heart disease and lung health issues - often hitting vulnerable communities the hardest.
Meanwhile, more and more hospitals are going green, taking steps to limit the environmental impact of their energy-intensive facilities and extensive supply chain.
A Health News Illinois virtual panel will examine what’s at stake as temperatures rise, and outline what steps are needed to curb the crisis.
Panelists:
-Elena Grossman, Program Director, BRACE-Illinois
-Tom Hughes, Executive Director, Illinois Public Health Association
-Todd Mourning, Director of Clinical Operations, Lincoln Memorial Hospital
-Monica Nakielski, Director of Sustainability, Advocate Aurora Health
-U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville
Newsmaker with HSHS CEO Damond Boatwright
Damond Boatwright took the reins at Hospital Sisters Health System this summer, after leading SSM Health Wisconsin for nearly seven years.
Spanning two states, the Springfield-based health system has responded to COVID-19 on a number of different fronts, while facing workforce struggles, adapting to new technologies and addressing a number of other challenges impacting health systems across the country.
Boatwright will discuss his new role and outline what’s next for HSHS at a Health News Illinois virtual event on Thursday, Dec. 9.
Future of Long-Term Care
Illinois’ long-term care industry is set for change.
COVID-19 took a toll on many facilities’ vulnerable patients, while pushing some organizations to the financial brink.
Meanwhile, state policymakers are debating an overhaul of how providers are paid.
A panel of experts will take a deep dive into the future of long-term care during a Health News Illinois virtual panel Tuesday, Sept. 28.
Panelists:
-Kelly Cunningham, Medicaid Administrator, Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
-Matt Hartman, Executive Director, Illinois Health Care Association
-Rosanna Marquez, Volunteer State President, AARP Illinois
-Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin
