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A Sinai Chicago pharmacist looks at the label on a bottle of medication before filing it.
Business of Healthcare
The Fight for Drug Discounts
March 2, 2026
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The Checkup: The Composting Hospital
February 21, 2026
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Healthcare Law
Opening Minds
August 25, 2025
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A group of protesters gather outside of Weiss Memorial Hospital on Aug. 8, 2025
Business of Healthcare
"How Did This Happen?"
August 11, 2025
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Medicaid Map
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Medicaid's Many Names
July 21, 2025
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Healthcare workers and disability rights advocates march outside of Trump Tower in Chicago.
Access to Care
Funding Cuts Outrage
July 21, 2025
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A man in scrubs and a surgical mask holds a new baby for his daughter to see.
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Q&A: Federal Cuts to Medicaid, ACA
July 21, 2025
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Researchers in a laboratory study samples through a microscope.
In The Know
Life After the Cut
July 7, 2025
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A female physician talks with a nurse; they're standing in front of large windows, looking at an ipad and smiling
Business of Healthcare
Female Force
September 8, 2024
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Panelists sit in tall chairs on a stage before Exec Club Chicago signage. The four panelists and moderator are smiling and laughing.
Business of Healthcare
Health Equity Action
April 17, 2024
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A nurse in green scrubs and a blue surgical mask leans against a building wall, looking at a tablet.
Nursing
Travel Nurse Perks
April 4, 2024
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A Loretto Hospital worker in a purple SEIU shirt holds a picket sign that says "Public $ Private Decisions"
Business of Healthcare
Loretto Hospital Workers Strike for Fair Pay, Safe Conditions
August 2, 2023
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A teenager and his mom stand beside each other smiling at a lawyer in an office. The mom has glasses and is holding paperwork.
Business of Healthcare
Healthcare Surrogates
February 14, 2023
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Medical student Hana Ahmed smiles, standing between her parents, at a White Coat Ceremony
Columns
Medical School Reflections
February 1, 2023
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SEIU members hold an 18-foot long petition, with thousands of healthcare worker signatures
Business of Healthcare
Healthcare Workers Sound Alarm on Staffing Shortage
June 8, 2022
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Middle aged couple reviewing medical bills
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Resolving Medical Billing Errors Can Save You Money
December 8, 2021
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Telemedicine and telehealth, Chicago Health Magazine Online
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Telemedicine or In-Person Visit? Pros and Cons
October 29, 2020
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Fraud, Chicago Health Magazine Online
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Beware Crooked Contact Tracers, Covid-19 Fraud
September 11, 2020
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Elective Surgeries, Chicago Health Magazine Online
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Amid Surge, Hospitals Hesitate to Cancel Nonemergency Surgeries
July 10, 2020
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Opiods in a pill bottle on a table
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4 Things You Need to Know About Opioids for Pain Management
January 22, 2019
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Choosing a Healthcare Plan
Business of Healthcare
Choosing a Healthcare Plan: Experts Share Their Top 10 Tips
November 16, 2017
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All of Us Research
Business of Healthcare
All of Us Research Aims to Reflect a Diverse Population
November 2, 2017
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Ambulatory Care Centers
Business of Healthcare
Outpatient Surgery
August 23, 2017
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Travel abroad for low-cost care
January 4, 2017
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When my Chicago-area dentist told me I needed a root canal and a crown—and that the bill would be $2,430 out-of-pocket—I decided to become a dental tourist.
Business of Healthcare
Dental Tourism
August 9, 2016
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Matter office
Business of Healthcare
A Community That Matters
February 8, 2016
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Mature senior couple
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The high cost of a healthy life
February 4, 2016
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Caregiver holding hand with patient
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How to support a caregiver
February 1, 2016
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Business of Healthcare
Local Hospitals Receive A’s in Hospital Safety Scores
November 30, 2015
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Holding hands
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Pitching in when caregivers need help
November 18, 2015
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Medical form
Business of Healthcare
Learn how to combat medical ID theft
October 6, 2015
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reading glasses focused on hospital bill
Business of Healthcare
Clarity Pill
August 3, 2015
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Business of Healthcare
Everywhere, hospitals are merging, but why should you care?
May 16, 2015
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Concierge Medicine
Business of Healthcare
Pay cash for your health care: Concierge care is catching on
April 17, 2015
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Senior sitting at table
Business of Healthcare
Bone up before you buy: The ABCS of picking a Medigap policy
April 10, 2015
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Anesthesia
Business of Healthcare
Anesthesiologists Form New Megapractice
March 31, 2015
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Man smoking electronic cigarette
Business of Healthcare
Electronic Cigarettes: Vapor and Mirrors
February 6, 2015
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drug aisle pharmacy
Business of Healthcare
Decoding the Drugstore Aisle
September 2, 2014
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doctor holding patient file
Business of Healthcare
Impersonation Is Not Always a Form of Flattery
August 25, 2014
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Best ranking doctors and hospitals in Chicago google search
Business of Healthcare
Demystifying Doctor and Hospital Ratings
July 22, 2014
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aging care
Business of Healthcare
Bedside Manner Matters
July 22, 2014
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GoHealth.com
Business of Healthcare
Chicago-Based Website Helps Individuals Buy Health Insurance
June 12, 2014
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Business of Healthcare
Chicago Ranks at the Top of the Nation’s Worst Readmissions Rates
May 2, 2014
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Northwestern Memorial Cadence Health logo
Business of Healthcare
Northwestern and Cadence Announce Intent to Merger
March 14, 2014
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IndieDocs
Business of Healthcare
Indie Docs Versus the Networks
January 20, 2014
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IndieDocs
Business of Healthcare
Critical Questions: What to Ask When Choosing Medical Care
January 20, 2014
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cost of longterm care
Business of Healthcare
Long-Term Care Insurance
January 20, 2014
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Business of Healthcare
News In Brief
October 2, 2013
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Business of Healthcare
Illinois Prepares for a New Insurance Marketplace
September 11, 2013
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Tammi Jacobi and Good Intentions in Wicker Park Chicago
Business of Healthcare
Marijuana Medical Clinic Is Good for Business, While Helping Patients Find Relief
September 4, 2013
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