Making an Impact
...Sponsored Indigent Health Care Unreimbursed cost of Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal, State, or local indigent health care programs, eligibility for which is based on financial need. Includes both inpatient and outpatient services. In calculating this cost, hospitals should apply a total cost-to-charge ratio to obtain costs, unless the hospital has an alternative method for determining costs, then deduct any...
Good Faith Estimates
...advanced cost estimate for their health care services from their provider, and a dispute resolution process. Getting cost estimates before you get care If you are uninsured or don’t plan to submit your claim to your health plan, health care providers and facilities must provide you with a “good faith estimate” of expected charges before you get an item or...
Board of Directors
...the day preceding the meeting unless otherwise specified. The form to electronically register to present virtual oral testimony is located below. Additional information on the process and instructions can be found here. Questions can be directed to cchpublictestimony@cookcountyhhs.org or by phone to 312-864-0907. Testimony Registration Form - for Virtual or In-person Public Testimony, or to submit written testimony Register to...
Cermak Resource
...you with a provider in your area. CountyCare Member Services 312-864-8200 or toll free 1-855-444-1661 CountyCare Mental Health Support 312-864-8200 or toll free 1-855-444-1661 Press 2 for “behavioral health” 19 years old & under- Press 1 20 years old & over- Press 2 CountyCare 24-Hr Nurse Advice Line 312-864-8200 Press 4, then Press 9 Uninsured? We Can Help If you...
Human Resources
...needs of both you and your family, from HMO’s to PPO’s. Please visit Cook County Risk Management’s webpage for the latest information about employee benefits: www.cookcountyrisk.com Cook County Pension Fund The Cook County Pension Fund provides retirement, survivor, retiree health and disability benefits to employees and retirees of Cook County and its Forest Preserve District. We are committed to exceptional...
CareLink Program
CareLink Program CareLink is a free program that helps Cook County residents cover the cost of care at any Cook County Health facility. CareLink discounts the cost of the following services: primary care visits, specialty doctor visits, clinic visits, lab tests, hospital stays and emergency services. Anyone living in Cook County may apply for financial help. They may also receive...
Doing Business with Cook County Health
Cook County Health’s Supply Chain Management Department strategically creates high-performing Supply Chain Management Procurement by sourcing quality goods and services across all major spend categories, effectively managing supplier relationships and realizing contracted performance and cost savings throughout the health system. As a public entity, Cook County Health’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) Department welcomes all suppliers to participate in the open...
Cook County Health
...is a no-cost Medicaid managed care health plan for people in Cook County. CountyCare offers a wide range of health services and expert care – at no cost to members. CountyCare is open to all Cook County residents enrolled through Health Choice Illinois. If you are not signed up for Medicaid or if you are unsure, call CountyCare at (312)...
Online & Print Journals
...Print Holdings From: 2004 V. 55 – 2010 V. 68 Bound 2011 V. 69 — 2013 V. 73 (V. 73 Jan). Unbound Annals of Surgery (ISSN: 0003-4932) Print Holdings from: 2004 V. 239 – 2010 V. 252 Bound 2011 V. 253 — 2013 V. 257 (V. 257 Jan — April). Unbound AORN Journal (ISSN: 0001-2092) Print Holdings from: 2004 V....
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