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A data tool can help curb health disparities among patients | First Listen

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  • A predictive index considers patient demographics, medical history and socioeconomic factors like distance to hospitals and insurance status to curb disparities among patients
  • Illinois lawmakers did not take final action in the spring session on the medical-aid-in-dying bill
  • State officials say a south suburban Chicago crematory is closed for good due to how it handled human remains
  • A new law takes effect on July 1 to allow state agency offices to make opioid overdoes reversal drugs like Narcan available
  • Liam is the top new favorite baby name for boys in Illinois
  • Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has yet to name his Lieutenant Governor running mate
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