Crain's Daily Gist

Nothing prevents hospitals from asking patients to pre-pay for certain procedures. Crain’s reporter Stephanie Goldberg talks with host Amy Guth about why more health care systems are moving in that direction and what it means for patients. Plus: Northwestern University names new president, Chicago Park District chief resigns, city employees who don't report vax status face 'no-pay' penalty and Northbrook-based Allstate selling HQ as the insurer embraces long-term remote work.