Engage in the conversation at the 2025 Midwest Healthcare Conference
Join Carle Illinois College of Medicine and Gies College of Business for the Midwest Healthcare Conference on August 22. This year’s conference will explore how to improve healthcare access across all settings—from primary and preventive care to emergency and inpatient services. The deadline to register is August 1. Register early to ensure your spot. Key sessions will examine:
- The role of policy and payment models in shaping equity
- How technology and AI are transforming care delivery
- Real-world strategies to close access gaps in rural and underserved communities
Plus, join the Dr. Bot Challenge!
As part of the Midwest Healthcare Management Conference, we are excited to host a data challenge that invites anyone in the University of Illinois community to develop LLMs specifically trained to respond to patient-initiated clinical questions with clarity, accuracy, and contextual sensitivity. The data competition opens on July 7.
Fill out this form to register your team. Team sizes can be no more than four members. Each team should submit one form only. Learn more about the Dr. Bot Data Challenge here. Please email midwest.data.competition@gmail.com with any questions.
By bringing together perspectives from policy, operations, technology, and economics, the conference aims to drive actionable solutions that make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and effective for all.
Please contact Kae Gavin with any questions about the 2025 Midwest Healthcare Conference. We look forward to collaborating with you in shaping the future of healthcare!