Personal Statement:
Most Individuals rely on their physicians to know and to provide the most effective care possible.  Yet in the face of increasing, often unrestricted, technology, the marketplace does not always serve the best interests of individuals or society. CTAF provides a necessary process for identifying when value is clear and when it is illusory.

Current Occupation:
Executive Director, Center for Healthcare Decisions

Education:
Masters in Public Health, UC Berkeley

Professional Affiliations:
NCQA Committee on Performance Measurement; Integrated Healthcare Board
California Hospital Assessment & Reporting Task Force (CHART)
California Hospital Patient Safety Organization; Steering Committee for California Pay for Performance

Related Activities:
Center for Healthcare Decisions has developed and conducted projects that identify consumer/citizen perspectives on balancing the benefits of new medical treatments with societal costs.