Sept. 15 - What's next for Medicaid?

Changes are coming to Medicaid. President Donald Trump's recently-signed tax and spending bill is expected to slash hundreds of billions from the program and force millions from the rolls through work requirements, provider payment restrictions and more.

What does it all mean for Illinois' Medicaid program? Health News Illinois is assembling a panel of experts to learn more.

Panelists:

• Elizabeth Whitehorn, Director, Department of Healthcare and Family Services
• A.J. Wilhelmi, CEO, Illinois Health and Hospital Association
• Ashley Snavely, CEO, Illinois Health Care Association
• Jill Hayden, CEO, Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans
• Stephanie Altman, Of Counsel and former Director of Healthcare Justice and Senior Director of Policy, Shriver Center on Poverty Law

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Upon arrival at the building, you’ll find an elevator bank to the far left of the security desk that goes directly to the 2nd floor. Once you exit on the 2nd floor, the check-in area and event space will be visible.

Registration and networking begins at 8:30 a.m. The panel discussion begins at 9 a.m.

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