Medical

Amid doomsday budget talks, Democrats eye Medicaid spending hikes.

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Another part of the Medicaid cutback is restrictions on prescriptions. There is a limit on the number of drugs that will be allowed under the medical card.

High Worker Drug Use in Two States Suggests Burgeoning Costs.

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Illinois comes in 16th out of the 25 states in the study.
This means it one of the states with lower prescription use of narcotics to address pain.

Official: New oversight could improve mental health services.

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McLean County will have to do more mental health treatment for less money. That is the trend. Sounds like a good idea to open daily appointments with counselors and psychiatrists for emergencies and people coming out of jail.

CHS clients complain about delayed services.

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There is a large demand for mental health services in Central Illinois. There are times when people have to be put on waiting list to see a counselor or a psychiatrist. I am sure that both Center for Human Services and Chestnut would both be busy.

Workers compensation experts fear higher costs as health care reform kicks in | Business Insurance.

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Experts predicting increase demand for medical services from a combination of people who just received insurance coverage, state medical cards, and injured workers. This may increase costs and result in longer waits for treatment. People with work injuries may be off work longer and have lingering conditions.