Ms. Schmillen oversees strategic initiatives to expand the physician network and enhance hospital and medical group strategies. Her role includes system integration for new ventures, strategic real estate development, and management of corporate transactions like mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Schmillen excels at building and maintaining strong relationships, contributing to better patient care and a stronger healthcare system. She was instrumental in developing UChicago Medicine’s Care Network, coordinating healthcare for populations in the greater Chicago market. In 2023, she led the integration of a joint venture between UChicago Medicine and AdventHealth, as well as the development of a 130,000-square-foot multispecialty care center in Crown Point, Ind.
