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Two years ago, on February 1st, 2011, Illinois Health Matters was created to be a source for straight-forward, factual info on the progress of health care reform in Illinois. Before we head into our 3rd year, here are some highlights from the past year:
Affordable Care Act (ACA) implementation moved forward:
We released our first interactive data tool last year?the Visualizing Reform map, which displays the impact of the ACA on communities in IL, and made a big impression on policymakers, advocacy groups and health professionals from all across the nation. It also placed second in the Civic Data Challenge!
In October, IHM participated in the Escape Fire movie premiere, hosted by our parent organization, Health & Disability Advocates. The premiere was a fundraising success, the movie was impactful and informative, and we had a great time seeing many of our Chicago-area supporters and collaborators.
IHM content has reached close to 20,000 people (many of whom use it on an ongoing basis) and this blog has reached almost 33,000 more. With 2014 as a pivotal year for the Affordable Care Act implementation, we have more exciting, groundbreaking and informative plans in store for the next 12 months.
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Illinois Health Matters Staff
- Visualize It!
For the second consecutive year, Health & Disability Advocates (HDA) has released its Visualizing Health Care Reform tool, a unique, interactive map that allows users to see a geographic and demographic breakdown of uninsured state residents who...
- Illinois Takes Three Big Steps Forward In Health Reform Implementation
After the November election confirmed the permanent status of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Illinois wasted no time getting the law?s reforms under way. In less than a month, three big changes have brought the state closer to ACA implementation: 1. On...
- Something To Celebrate
What's better than one celebration? Two celebrations. Health & Disability Advocates, the parent organization for Illinois Health Matters, are tossing a party for their 20th anniversary, but they're sharing the stage with the national premiere...
- The Anticipated Fate Of The Affordable Care Act: Post-decision Resources
The long history of health care reform in the United States has finally arrived at the hands of the Supreme Court. Since its passing in March of 2010, the Affordable Care Act has stirred the nation with questions as well as uncertainties for its promising...
- Happy 1st Birthday, Illinois Health Matters!
A year ago today, Health & Disability Advocates, along with a collaboration of Chicago-based health policy and advocacy groups, with the generous support of The Chicago Community Trust, launched Illinois Health Matters. The stated goal of the website...
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Happy 2nd Birthday IHM!
Two years ago, on February 1st, 2011, Illinois Health Matters was created to be a source for straight-forward, factual info on the progress of health care reform in Illinois. Before we head into our 3rd year, here are some highlights from the past year:
Affordable Care Act (ACA) implementation moved forward:
- The Supreme Court upheld the ACA (after a long, tense wait!)
- President Obama won the 2012 election, meaning the ACA isn?t going away
- IL submitted a blueprint application for a Federal-State Partnership Health Insurance Exchange.
- Cook County established CountyCare, which mirrors the ACA?s optional Medicaid Expansion
- And, most recently: A bill for Medicaid Expansion was submitted in the IL House & Senate.
We released our first interactive data tool last year?the Visualizing Reform map, which displays the impact of the ACA on communities in IL, and made a big impression on policymakers, advocacy groups and health professionals from all across the nation. It also placed second in the Civic Data Challenge!
In October, IHM participated in the Escape Fire movie premiere, hosted by our parent organization, Health & Disability Advocates. The premiere was a fundraising success, the movie was impactful and informative, and we had a great time seeing many of our Chicago-area supporters and collaborators.
IHM content has reached close to 20,000 people (many of whom use it on an ongoing basis) and this blog has reached almost 33,000 more. With 2014 as a pivotal year for the Affordable Care Act implementation, we have more exciting, groundbreaking and informative plans in store for the next 12 months.
In lieu of birthday gifts, please sign up for our monthly e-newsletter or connect with us via Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIN.
Illinois Health Matters Staff
- Visualize It!
For the second consecutive year, Health & Disability Advocates (HDA) has released its Visualizing Health Care Reform tool, a unique, interactive map that allows users to see a geographic and demographic breakdown of uninsured state residents who...
- Illinois Takes Three Big Steps Forward In Health Reform Implementation
After the November election confirmed the permanent status of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Illinois wasted no time getting the law?s reforms under way. In less than a month, three big changes have brought the state closer to ACA implementation: 1. On...
- Something To Celebrate
What's better than one celebration? Two celebrations. Health & Disability Advocates, the parent organization for Illinois Health Matters, are tossing a party for their 20th anniversary, but they're sharing the stage with the national premiere...
- The Anticipated Fate Of The Affordable Care Act: Post-decision Resources
The long history of health care reform in the United States has finally arrived at the hands of the Supreme Court. Since its passing in March of 2010, the Affordable Care Act has stirred the nation with questions as well as uncertainties for its promising...
- Happy 1st Birthday, Illinois Health Matters!
A year ago today, Health & Disability Advocates, along with a collaboration of Chicago-based health policy and advocacy groups, with the generous support of The Chicago Community Trust, launched Illinois Health Matters. The stated goal of the website...