ATW HEALTH SOLUTIONS WELCOMES ESTEEMED NEW ADVISORS, DR. KAREN D. SHEARES AND DR. CHARITY S. WATKINS
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ATW HEALTH SOLUTIONS WELCOMES ESTEEMED NEW ADVISORS, DR. KAREN D. SHEARES AND DR. CHARITY S. WATKINS
Chicago, IL – September 12, 2024–ATW Health Solutions, a leading healthcare advisory and consulting firm, is proud to announce the addition of two distinguished professionals, Karen D. Sheares, M.D., Ph.D. and Charity S. Watkins, MSW, Ph.D., to its strategic advisory board. Their expertise in advancing healthcare quality and patient outcomes will further strengthen ATW's mission to transform the future of health and care systems.
Karen D. Sheares, M.D., Ph.D., brings her wealth of experience as the Vice President of Quality Sciences at the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA). Dr. Sheares is also an Associate Professor (adjunct) in the Department of Pediatrics at Yale University School of Medicine. With her background in pediatrics and digital health innovation, she leads strategies to enhance healthcare delivery by developing data-driven quality measures and leading digital transformation initiatives.
Charity S. Watkins, MSW, Ph.D., is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at North Carolina Central University and a Duke-NCCU BIRCWH Scholar. With a Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Watkins is driven by her personal experience, advocating for stronger social support systems for Black women facing severe maternal health conditions and is Chair of Equity Before Birth, a nonprofit dedicated to improving maternal and infant health.
Founder and CEO, Dr. Knitasha V. Washington, DHA, MHA, FACHE expressed her excitement in welcoming the new advisors: “We are honored to have Dr. Sheares and Dr. Watkins join ATW. Their leadership and expertise in advancing health equity and improving patient care and leveraging data-driven solutions align perfectly with our mission. Together, we will continue to drive transformative change in healthcare systems.”
Both Dr. Sheares and Dr. Watkins will provide critical insights that will help guide ATW's strategic initiatives, focusing on innovative solutions, evidence-based practices, and patient-centered care. Their unique backgrounds will be pivotal in supporting ATW's efforts to ensure that healthcare systems are accessible, equitable, and of the highest quality for all individuals.
About ATW Health Solutions
ATW Health Solutions (ATW) is committed to transforming health and care systems by delivering expert consulting, data-driven insights, and innovative solutions prioritizing patient-centered care and evidence-based practices. With a mission to foster patient engagement and improve health outcomes for all, ATW collaborates with public and private organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and industry leaders to ensure safe, high-quality care. These efforts drive better health outcomes, reduce costs, and build trust across the healthcare continuum.
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