Aetna Better Health of Illinois

I'm thrilled and honored to join an esteemed group of Chicago leaders at The Economic Club of Chicago. A heartfelt thank you to Mark Ishaug, Garth N. Walker, MD, MPH Ali Khan, MD, MPP and Jay Bhatt for your unwavering support!

Join us for a Free Continuing Education Event!?? Aetna Better Health of Illinois is excited to offer a free continuing education session for behavioral health providers! Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights on Adolescent Mental Health: Prevention and Response while earning 3 continuing education hours for LCPC, LPC, LCSW, and LSW professionals. ?? Friday, March 28th ?? 1 PM - 4 PM ??? A Safe Haven - 17th North State Street, Chicago, IL 60602 ?? Join us in person or remotely! Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today by scanning the QR code in the flyer or registering through the link below. We look forward to learning together!

Exciting opportunity for a Chief Medical Officer – join us to lead programs in ABD/ACA/LTSS for Aetna Better Health of Illinois! Join our dedicated team and improve care for our members in the LTSS, ACA and ABD populations, making a meaningful impact in their lives. If you’re passionate about Medicaid and leadership, let’s connect! #CMO #HealthcareLeadership #Medicaid

Together, we can create a brighter, healthier future for women. We’re proud to #EmbraceEquity and support women’s health by providing convenient access to heart health screenings, mental health support and reproductive and sexual health???? Learn more by clicking the link below. #HereForHer #IWD2025 https://lnkd.in/eZ3nUzkH

Racism affects more than just opportunity — it affects health. In our latest episode of #ThisIsPublicHealth, Dr. Janice Phillips, Assistant Director of IDPH, and State Representative Camille Y. Lilly Assistant Majority Leader (D-Chicago) discuss how racism drives health disparities and what Illinois is doing to address it. They break down: ?? How systemic racism leads to poorer health outcomes ??? Why community voices must be at the center of solutions ?? Recent legislation investing in minority communities ?? Efforts to close the life expectancy gap between neighborhoods Equity is at the heart of public health — and turning declarations into action is the first step. ?? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/giwnEaHr

HFS Director Lizzy Whitehorn joined Governor JB Pritzker, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, members of Illinois’ Congressional delegation and other leaders and advocates in Illinois at UI Health to show a united front and commitment to protecting Medicaid and healthcare in Illinois in response to Republican proposals to severely cut the program, which covers 3.4 million Illinoisans, approximately 25% of the state’s population. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gKGAt7WM

Our first Health Care Council of Chicago (HC3) Summit of 2025 tackled the urgent challenges facing Chicago’s medical safety net, highlighting the increasing pressures on safety net providers, the critical role of state support, and the structural barriers threatening equitable access to care. The event featured remarks from HC3 Executive Director Meghan Phillipp, and Illinois State Representative Lindsey Lapointe, a keynote from David Smith, Co-founder of HC3 and Founder & CEO of Third Horizon, and a powerful panel discussion featuring Dr. James Brooks, President & CEO, Lawndale Christian Health Center, Rushil Desai, President & CEO, Aetna Better Health of Illinois, a CVS Company, Brenda Battle, Executive Consultant, UChicago Medicine and Mark Ishaug, CEO, Thresholds. This conversation reinforced that securing Chicago’s medical safety net is a shared responsibility—one that requires collective action, policy commitment, and bold solutions to ensure that high-quality, accessible care remains within reach for all. ?? Listen, watch, and join the movement. Listen to the HC3 Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gbM64bvR Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gMg6j8KX Read the Recap: https://lnkd.in/gyNA4xMz #HC3 #HealthEquity #MedicalSafetyNet #HealthcareInnovation #CommunityHealth #BehavioralHealth #AccessToCare #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #PublicHealth #PatientAdvocacy

Healthy habits can help reduce the risk of developing #heartdisease. That’s why at Aetna?, we’re committed to helping you prioritize your plan members’ #hearthealth with these well-being tips. #HeartMonth

We’re Hiring! Aetna Better Health of Illinois is looking for a talented individual to join our health plan as the Chief Medical Officer for our ABD/ACA/LTSS Medicaid populations. Learn more:? https://lnkd.in/eqZz6YJg

Improving health outcomes starts with addressing the root causes. That’s why CVS Health and Aetna Better Health of Illinois have awarded $750,000 in grants to local organizations tackling social determinants of health — from food security to maternal care and housing stability. ?? By working with organizations who truly understand the needs of their neighbors, we can tackle these issues at the source. Together with After School Matters, A Safe Haven Foundation, Windy City Harvest, Dovetail Project, EverThrive Illinois, New Moms, Phoenix Community Development Services, and Elevate Energy, we’re creating pathways to healthier futures. ?? Learn more about how we’re empowering communities across Illinois with the resources they need to thrive: https://lnkd.in/etNywJbR