A look back at my first year as Executive Director of NESTcc

Reflecting on my first year as the Executive Director of NESTcc, it is striking to see the changes and progress that have shaped the Coordinating Center’s priorities in such a short time. When I first arrived at NESTcc in April 2017, the three key areas of focus for our first year of operation were to […]

Conversation with the NESTcc Governing Committee Member: Kathleen Blake, MD, MPH

“There is nothing more exciting than seeing people we care for and care about experience better health and everything that goes along with it. It is a privilege to be able to be a part of that journey.” Kathleen (Kathy) Blake, MD, MPH Vice President of Healthcare Quality at the American Medical Association   Dr. […]

Conversation with the NESTcc Governing Committee Member: Vance Moore

“I am constructively dissatisfied, meaning that I always ask, ‘what would it take to be a little bit better than where we are now?’ I am highly motivated by the greater good of healthcare and believe that we can truly obtain real world evidence that will help us make better decisions on all fronts.” Vance […]

NESTcc is building the foundation for a successful Data Network launch

At the end of February, NESTcc hosted its first Data Strategy Convening to solicit input from stakeholders on key operating principles and processes that will set NESTcc up for success as it launches its Data Network in the coming months. We approached the day with three objectives: Information sharing and strategy Practical recommendations for NESTcc […]

Conversation with the NESTcc Governing Committee Interim Chair: Michelle McMurry-Heath, MD PHD

“I love the challenge of making scientific arguments around technology and the positive impact of getting that challenge right. Learning something new each day, working with bright and engaged people, and positively impacting patients is what gets me up every morning.”  Michelle McMurry-Heath, MD PhD Worldwide Vice President of Regulatory and Clinical Affairs and Global […]