Director, Medicaid Policy and Programs

Advocate Health is a major nonprofit integrated health system in the United States, established in December 2022 following the merger of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. This combination created the third-largest nonprofit health system in the country, with its headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a significant operational presence in Chicago, Illinois, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The organization's expansive network operates across six states: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. It is comprised of nearly 162,000 teammates, including over 35,000 physicians and affiliated medical staff, and 42,000 nurses, all dedicated to a shared mission of helping people live well. Annually, Advocate Health serves nearly six million unique patients across 69 hospitals and more than 1,000 sites of care, generating over $32 billion in annual revenue and delivering more than $6 billion in community benefits.

The organization is committed to redefining the delivery of healthcare by improving outcomes, enhancing safety, increasing affordability, and advancing health equity. A core component of its mission is its dedication to learning and discovery, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as its academic nucleus. This partnership aims to advance the science of medicine and train the next generation of healthcare professionals. Advocate Health is focused on several key areas of impact, including clinical preeminence, community wellness, creating a supportive next-generation workforce, and ensuring care is accessible to all. Rooted in a faith-based tradition, the system provides holistic care that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals and families. Through extensive research, community partnerships, and a commitment to innovation, Advocate Health strives to transform the future of healthcare and improve the well-being of the communities it serves.