Jul 25, 2019
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From Axios, July 25, 2019
This Wednesday, Axios’ Sam Baker hosted an Expert Voices Live discussion in Chicago, digging into the state of health care access and affordability in Illinois.
Local leaders, health tech innovators, and advocates discussed solutions to challenges in health care policy and providing equitable, high-quality care.
Melissa Maguire, Executive Director of Free and Charitable Clinics at the Axios table. Photo: Chris Dilts for Axios
How to measure the impact of effective care was a significant topic of conversation, as well as the fundamentally integrated nature of health across dental care, reproductive care, mental health services, and more.
Bonnie Lai, Head of Technology at Lumere, discussing the complexities of health care data. Photo: Chris Dilts for Axios
As health providers become increasingly dependent on data, the importance of accurate and accessible information is paramount in providing effective care.
Paula Thornton Greear, Vice President of External Affairs for Planned Parenthood of Illinois, in discussion at the Axios table.Photo: Chris Dilts for Axios
Challenges presented by the complexities of the current systems and addressing the needs of all patients featured prominently in the conversation.
The original newsletter article from Axios can be found here.