Cook County Health and Hospitals System

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Cook County Health System’s FY2013 Budget Tied to Medicaid Expansion Plan

UPDATE: Cook County has received federal approval for a Medicaid expansion plan that is projected to bring in $99 million in net revenues in FY2013 and is a key component of the County’s FY2013 budget. The approval,…

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Cook County Releases FY2013 Preliminary Budget Estimates

On June 27, 2012, the Office of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle released its annual Preliminary Budget…

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Cook County Health System Faces Continued Revenue Challenges

Cook County’s public health system faces significant financial challenges in fiscal year 2013, although the outlook could improve if the federal government signs off on…

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State Seeks Early Medicaid Expansion for Troubled Cook County Health System

UPDATE: On May 24, 2012 the Illinois General Assembly approved legislation to permit Cook County’s public health system to obtain federal funding for medical services for low-income adults under the Medicaid program. The plan must still…

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State Seeks Early Medicaid Expansion for Troubled Cook County Health System

UPDATE: On May 24, 2012 the Illinois General Assembly approved legislation to permit Cook County’s public health system to obtain federal funding for medical services for low-income adults under the Medicaid program. The plan must still be…

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Civic Federation Blog Provided Local Government Analysis and Recommendations for Fiscal Sustainability in 2011

 In 2011 the Civic Federation blog provided weekly context, information and perspective on government budgets and fiscal issues across Illinois.  Posts in 2011 focused on FY2012 local government budget analysis and the severe…

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IIFS Blog Provided Timely Analysis of 2011 State of Illinois Fiscal Developments

In 2011 the IIFS blog provided weekly context, information and perspective on key fiscal issues in the State of Illinois. Posts in 2011 focused on analysis of FY2012 Illinois budget negotiations, analysis of the ongoing Illinois pension…

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Cook County Health System Names Crown and Young to Board of New Foundation

The Cook County Health and Hospitals System appointed Lester Crown and Dr. Quentin Young to be directors of its newly created not-for-profit corporation, the Cook County Health Foundation. On May 26, 2011 the Health System’s Board of…

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Local Government Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Analysis Summary, Part II

Last week marked the end of the budget season for the nine local governments monitored by the Civic Federation. These governments include: the City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, DuPage County, City of Chicago, Cook…

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Local Government Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Analysis Summary

This week marks the end of the Civic Federation's fiscal year 2012 local government budget analysis season. The nine local governments monitored by the Civic Federation include: City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, DuPage…