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Shikha Jain: Governor Pritzker’s exemplary leadership throughout the pandemic and his unwavering commitment to healthcare reform have been instrumental in propelling forward progressive policies in Illinois

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Apr 22, 2024, 17:25

Shikha Jain: Governor Pritzker’s exemplary leadership throughout the pandemic and his unwavering commitment to healthcare reform have been instrumental in propelling forward progressive policies in Illinois

Shikha Jain

“It was an immense honor to meet with Governor Pritzker in Springfield, IL today. We delved into the impactful Healthcare Protection Act, with a focus on the critical aspects of prior authorization reform and prohibiting step therapy—key initiatives for improving patient care and reducing healthcare providers’ administrative burdens.

Governor Pritzker’s exemplary leadership throughout the pandemic and his unwavering commitment to healthcare reform have been instrumental in propelling forward progressive policies in Illinois. These initiatives ensure timely and necessary treatments for patients without the hindrance of undue procedural delays, thereby enhancing healthcare delivery efficiency and effectiveness throughout the state.

I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in such significant discussions and am eager to continue advocating for policies that prioritize the health and well-being of all Illinois residents.

Additionally, no visit to Springfield is complete without a stop at Wally’s.”

Shikha Jain: Governor Pritzker's exemplary leadership throughout the pandemic and his unwavering commitment to healthcare reform have been instrumental in propelling forward progressive policies in Illinois

Source: Shikha Jain/LinkedIn

Shikha Jain is an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Illinois Cancer Center in Chicago. She is the Director of Communication Strategies in Medicine and the Associate Director of Oncology Communication & Digital Innovation. She is a founder and Chair of the Women In Medicine Summit, and founder and President of the Women in Medicine® non-profit. She is the co-founder of the Rush Center for the Advancement of Women in Health Care. Dr. Jain was named a Rising Star in Medicine by Medscape in 2020 and one of Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Emerging Leaders in 2019, and was also awarded the Rising Star award by the LEAD Oncology Conference in 2019 and nominated in 2020 as a Women Leader in Oncology.

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