A Journey from Concept to Action

Dr. Lakshmi Emory is the Chief Medical Officer for Aetna Better Health of Illinois. Dr. Emory’s journey has taken her from a practicing physician to being responsible for the clinical operations, strategies, and programs of Aetna Better Health of Illinois, where she impacts the health and quality of life of over 400,000 people. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Emory and Dr. Johnson discuss representation, health equity, and mentorship, touching on the maternity deserts in Chicago and how Illinois is leading the way in health equity legislation.