Medicaid late payments strain Southern Illinois clinics
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services reports most area Medicaid payments lag about 120 days, leaving Carbondale Clinic and Shawnee Health Service scrambling to cover payroll. Norman notes 15 to 20 percent Medicaid share at Carbondale, 70 percent in accounts receivable across Shawnee group, with potential layoffs and possible clinic closures on the horizon.
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Maytag opens path to aid for Herrin workers in transition
State offers 2 million for training and services to dislocated Herrin Maytag employees from three area companies. Governor Blagojevich and Whirlpool negotiated to keep doors open, with ManTraCon expanding to provide tutoring, spouse training, health services, and transportation as a 5,000 square foot facility expansion aims for completion by November. Local officials pledge ongoing support and community resilience.
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