For more than a decade, I've overseen the data acquisition and analytics behind U.S. News & World Report's influential "Best Hospitals" rankings and other evaluations of healthcare services. Through rigorous analysis of data, including records from tens of millions of patient-provider encounters, my research team benchmarks the performance of hospitals, inpatient rehab facilities, skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities. Our insights and analytics power both free, online consumer-facing tools, which help patients choose their providers, and a subscription-based benchmarking platform utilized by healthcare executives and administrators.I frequently address audiences of healthcare professionals and appear in national media on topics related to healthcare quality measurement and performance improvement. I served on an expert panel convened by the National Quality Forum to provide guidance to CMS on its Overall Hospital Star Rating methodology. I've also contributed to JAMA, BMJ, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, the Washington Post and numerous other publications. I am available for select speaking opportunities.
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