Establishes a permanent Community Safety-Net Hospital Health Equity and Access Leadership (HEAL) Grant Program in Illinois.
The bill amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law to establish a permanent Community Safety-Net Hospital Health Equity and Access Leadership (HEAL) Grant Program. The program aims to support community safety-net hospitals, defined as hospitals that meet specific criteria and are not part of a health system with over $1 billion in assets. The Departments of Public Health and Healthcare and Family Services must provide a joint report to the General Assembly by February 1, 2027, detailing options and recommendations for the program's establishment.
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