ATW Health Solutions has announced the addition of two new
members, Dr. Karen D. Sheares and
Dr. Charity S. Watkins, to its
strategic advisory board. Dr. Sheares, currently the Vice President
of Quality Sciences at the National Committee on Quality Assurance
(NCQA) and an adjunct Associate Professor at Yale, brings expertise in pediatrics and
digital health innovation. Dr. Watkins, an Assistant Professor at
North Carolina Central University and a
maternal health advocate, focuses on equity and social support for
Black women in healthcare. Both advisors are expected to strengthen
ATW's mission to improve healthcare systems, with a focus on
equity, quality, and patient-centered care.
CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 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.
Founder and CEO Dr. Knitasha V.
Washington expressed her
excitement in welcoming Dr. Karen
Sheares and Dr. Charity
Watkins to ATW Health Solutions' advisory board, noting that
their expertise in health equity, patient care, and data-driven
solutions aligns perfectly with the organization's mission.
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 is a strategic advisory and management
consulting firm dedicated to transforming the future of health and
care systems. Through expert consulting, data-driven insights, and
innovative solutions, ATW partners with public and private sectors
to deliver better health outcomes, lower costs, and greater trust.
ATW is at the forefront of reshaping health policies and fostering
community engagement in healthcare.
Learn more at www.atwhealth.com.
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