ALSO NOTED: TX aims to reduce hospital visits; IL county feels health budget cuts; and much more...

> TMF Health Quality Institute and the Texas Association for Home Care have joined a national CMS partnership designed to reduce the number of hospital visits from home health agencies. The state of Texas could save $13.5 million each year by focusing on preventative care to eliminate unnecessary hospital visits from home health agencies. Report

> Illinois' Cook County residents will experience fewer health services and longer waits due to healthcare budget cuts. Report

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