A coalition that the University of Chicago Medicine helped to launch and lead over the past 10 months has secured state funding to implement innovative, technology-driven and patient-centered approaches that can dramatically transform and improve the system of care delivery for South Side residents.
This coalition – the South Side Health Transformation Project (SSHTP) – was awarded state funds last week for its proposed healthy community model, which is designed to address health disparities affecting South Side communities, including gaps in healthcare access, quality and outcomes. Details about the exact funding amount are expected in the coming weeks.
The state funds are a result of The Hospital and Healthcare Transformation Bill that unanimously passed the Illinois legislature in January and was signed into law in March by Governor JB Pritzker. The bill dedicates $150 million each year for the next five years to address health equity by sustainably improving access and outcomes.
