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Nov. 20 – Improving health access and affordability
November 20, 2024 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Healthcare costs are increasingly becoming a barrier to patients seeking care. The issue is top of mind for policymakers and stakeholders at the state and federal levels.
Health News Illinois will convene a panel of experts in Springfield to discuss efforts to boost access and lower costs, and examine the hurdles that remain.
Panelists:
– Jill Hayden, CEO, Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans
– Dr. Michal Dynda, Chief Medical Officer, SIU Center for Family Medicine
– Ray Williams, CEO, Springfield Clinic
– Patrick Besler, Senior Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
– Rep. Norine Hammond, R-Macomb
Registration, networking and buffet breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. The discussion begins at 8 a.m.
The 2024 Health News Illinois Event Series is sponsored by:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Illinois Health and Hospital Association
