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Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Health
- Miami Herald
Hospital was supposed to hold man, but he left then was found dead, IL suit says
The family of an Illinois man who was found dead is suing a hospital after they say he was never supposed to leave its care. The lawsuit was filed May 27 in Peoria County against Carle Health Methodist Hospital. 'We are committed to the highest quality of care for all patients and take the trust put in our services seriously. We are unable to comment on pending litigation,' a Carle Health Methodist Hospital spokesperson told McClatchy News in an email May 29. On May 29, 2023, 32-year-old Logan Dunne was involuntarily admitted to the psychiatric unit at Carle Health Methodist Hospital, a civil complaint said. Then, two days later, on May 31, Dunne was moved to an unsecured floor to be treated for his 'uncontrolled diabetes,' the lawsuit said. After being treated, he was supposed to be taken back to the secured psychiatric floor, the complaint said. However, on June 2, Dunne put on his street clothes and walked out of the hospital, without being stopped by any staff, according to the lawsuit. After leaving the hospital, it took three days before Dunne's family was notified he was missing, according to Dateline NBC. 'A family friend called us — whose son is a police officer in Peoria and saw Logan's name on a report and called his dad and told him that, 'Hey, he escaped,' — and then that friend called us,' his father, Brian Dunne, told the outlet. 'So we went down to the Peoria Police Department and filed a missing persons report.' Hundreds of people, including authorities and rescue teams, searched the area for Logan Dunne, NBC Dateline and WMBD reported. Missing persons flyers, T-shirts and resource pages to help find Logan Dunne were created and shared in a 'Find Logan Dunne' Facebook page. Then, on Nov. 12, 2023, five months after he was reported missing, Logan Dunne's remains were found in a wooded area east of Kickapoo Creek, WMBD reported. His body was found when a hunter tracking a deer came across it, police said in a Facebook post. Foul play was not suspected. Logan Dunne was a cardiac sonographer at a hospital in Peoria, his obituary said. He had 'a very big heart and his unique sense of humor.' Logan Dunne's family said in the lawsuit that the hospital is responsible for his death since employees improperly transferred him to the unsecured floor, failed to stop him from leaving the hospital, allowed him to have access to his street clothes, didn't notify authorities and his family in a timely manner, and other allegations. His father said in the lawsuit that as a result of Logan Dunne's death, he suffers 'a loss of love, society, affection and companionship.' The lawsuit is asking for $50,000 for four of the nine counts in the complaint. Peoria County is about an 85-mile drive north of Springfield.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Health Alliance Medicare Advantage plans set to end, impact over 33K people
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Three months ago, Carle Health announced that its healthcare plans through Health Alliance will end by the end of the year. Now, the health system says Health Alliance Medicare Advantage plans will end by Dec. 31, 2025 as well. Carle Health said coverage for current Medicare Advantage members will remain unchanged through the end of the year. Insurance expert breaks down implications of Health Alliance's discontinued services 'This decision reflects the challenges facing provider-owned health plans in the current insurance and economic environment,' Carle Health said in a news release. Medicare Advantage replaces Original Medicare. It's sold and managed by private insurance companies. People who qualify for Medicare include people 65 or older, or those with a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig's disease), according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Carle Health previously said Medicare Advantage would continue. But, after they 'concluded their comprehensive strategic and financial analysis,' that decision changed. The decision impacts 33,332 Medicare Advantage members, according to Carle Health. 'Our decision to exit the insurance market comes at a time when market dynamics and plan designs have made it increasingly difficult for provider-owned health plans to remain sustainable,' James C. Leonard, MD, Carle Health president and chief executive officer, said. 'We're proud of the service our health plans have delivered for decades, and especially proud to have connected people to the care they've trusted through every stage of life. That legacy continues as Carle Health focuses our efforts on delivering exceptional care and positioning Carle Health for long-term strength and impact.' Carle layoffs set to begin in July on 'rolling basis' in Champaign WCIA has reached out to Carle Health to find out what services or help Carle Health plans to provide Medicare Advantage users when it's time for them to choose a new coverage option. The health system said they maintain relationships with other Medicare Advantage plans. And, when it's time to explore new coverage options, Carle said they will provide resources to help. 'For Carle Health patients wishing to stay connected to their care teams, we will be providing helpful enrollment information during the Annual Election Period at We are focused on a thoughtful and supportive transition for our members,' Carle Health said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Urbana-based Carle Health to lay off 612 workers as it winds down its insurance companies
Urbana-based Carle Health is laying off 612 workers as it winds down two of its subsidiary health insurance companies. Carle Health – a system that includes eight hospitals in central Illinois – announced earlier this year that its insurance company subsidiaries Health Alliance and FirstCarolinaCare would cease operating all lines of business, except Medicare Advantage plans. Health Alliance offers insurance plans in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Ohio. The company's health plans will maintain operations through the rest of 2025. Carle plans to 'reduce staff on a rolling basis to maintain full support of member services throughout the remainder of 2025,' a spokesperson said Monday. The first of the layoffs is scheduled to begin July 8, according to a required notice filed last week with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Earlier this year, Carle explained its plan to wind down its health insurance subsidiaries in a news release, saying the health insurance industry has changed dramatically in recent years, especially for insurance companies owned by health care providers. 'Because of this, health plans, like Health Alliance and FirstCarolinaCare have struggled to achieve operational and financial efficiency,' Carle said in the release. Specifically, Carle's health insurance subsidiaries have struggled with medical inflation, rising prescription drug costs, more patients with chronic conditions and changing technologies, among other challenges, according to the release. Though Health Alliance and FirstCarolinaCare worked to grow larger in recent years in hopes of overcoming those challenges, 'they have not been able to reach a financially viable level to compete effectively in today's environment,' according to the release. 'We recognize that in today's health insurance environment, our health plans no longer successfully compete and Carle Health must effectively utilize our resources to meet the changing needs of customers,' Dr. James Leonard Carle Health president and CEO said in the release. In Illinois, Health Alliance offers health plans for individuals and employers as well as Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Supplement plans. This year, Health Alliance offers plans on the state's Affordable Care Act exchange throughout most of Illinois, outside of the Chicago area. Its exit could mean that for some residents of central and southern Illinois, their only option for an exchange plan for next year might be through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, depending on which insurers offer plans and where for next year. Sign in to access your portfolio
Chicago Tribune
12-05-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Urbana-based Carle Health to lay off 612 workers, as it winds down its insurance companies
Urbana-based Carle Health is laying off 612 workers as it winds down two of its subsidiary health insurance companies. Carle Health – a system that includes eight hospitals in central Illinois – announced earlier this year that its insurance company subsidiaries Health Alliance and FirstCarolinaCare would cease operating all lines of business, except Medicare Advantage plans. Health Alliance offers insurance plans in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Ohio. The company's health plans will maintain operations through the rest of 2025. Carle plans to 'reduce staff on a rolling basis to maintain full support of member services throughout the remainder of 2025,' a spokesperson said Monday. The first of the layoffs is scheduled to begin July 8, according to a required notice filed last week with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Earlier this year, Carle explained its plan to wind down its health insurance subsidiaries in a news release, saying the health insurance industry has changed dramatically in recent years, especially for insurance companies owned by health care providers. 'Because of this, health plans, like Health Alliance and FirstCarolinaCare have struggled to achieve operational and financial efficiency,' Carle said in the release. Specifically, Carle's health insurance subsidiaries have struggled with medical inflation, rising prescription drug costs, more patients with chronic conditions and changing technologies, among other challenges, according to the release. Though Health Alliance and FirstCarolinaCare worked to grow larger in recent years in hopes of overcoming those challenges, 'they have not been able to reach a financially viable level to compete effectively in today's environment,' according to the release. 'We recognize that in today's health insurance environment, our health plans no longer successfully compete and Carle Health must effectively utilize our resources to meet the changing needs of customers,' Dr. James Leonard Carle Health president and CEO said in the release. In Illinois, Health Alliance offers health plans for individuals and employers as well as Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Supplement plans. This year, Health Alliance offers plans on the state's Affordable Care Act exchange throughout most of Illinois, outside of the Chicago area. Its exit could mean that for some residents of central and southern Illinois, their only option for an exchange plan for next year might be through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, depending on which insurers offer plans and where for next year.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Saying thank you to nurses for National Nurses Week
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — National Nurses Week is meant to highlight the contributions of nurses, focus on their positive impact, and promote the profession. And all across Central Illinois, people are showing their gratitude. At Carle Health in Peoria, they brought therapy dogs and food to celebrate the week. Kami Colvin has been a nurse for 17 years and said it's all about bringing the best care to her patients. 'Our patients are telling us that they appreciate the care and being able to see them come in and have a significant need and progress with our arms wrapped right around them and get ready and go home, and then be with their family. That's really the best thing in health care that you could ask for as a nurse,' said Colvin. This year's theme is 'the power of nursing'. Currently, there is a nationwide nursing shortage, but at Bradley University, more than 300 students are studying to become nurses. 'The very large retirement of the baby boomers, nurses who have been in the hospital for 20 or 30 years, are retiring, and we have a huge deficit of nurses. So with graduating nurses, it's really important that we try and get them exposure to the hospital as soon as we can,' said Dr. Rachel Borton with Bradley University. She went on to talk about how nurses are the backbone of hospitals. 'The nurse is the one who's with the patient the longest. So the providers are coming in. They're responsible for many times hundreds of patients, and they have a very finite amount of time that they can spend with the patient, whereas the nurse is there for the entire shift and many times maybe three shifts a week with the same patient. So they know they're patient,' she said. The week is also meant to honor Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
