§ 15-11 — Uses of State funds

(a) At any point, if State revenues referenced in subsection (b) or (c) of Section 15-10 or additional State grants are disbursed to the Cook County Health and Hospitals System, all funds may be used only for the following: (1) medical services provided at hospitals or clinics owned and operated by the Cook County Health and Hospitals System; (2) information technology to enhance billing capabilities for medical claiming and reimbursement; or (3) services purchased by county providers pursuant to Section 5-11 of this Code. (b) State funds may not be used for the following: (1) non-clinical services, except services that may be required by accreditation bodies or State or federal regulatory or licensing authorities; (2) non-clinical support staff, except as pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection; or (3) capital improvements, other than investments in medical technology, except for capital improvements that may be required by accreditation bodies or State or federal regulatory or licensing authorities.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 97-687, eff. 6-14-12.)