Advancing Health Equity and Community-Based Care at UI Health with Rani Morrison Williams
Advancing Health Equity and Community-Based Care at UI Health with Rani Morrison Williams  
Podcast: Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Published On: Wed Feb 18 2026
Description: In this episode, Rani Morrison Williams, MS, MSW, LCSW, FACHE, CDE, Chief Diversity and Community Health Equity Officer at the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, shares how her team is addressing social determinants of health through community partnerships and innovative care models. She discusses leading equity-focused initiatives, preparing for Medicaid changes, and demonstrating ROI for non-revenue-generating services in a resource-constrained environment.