Shari Erickson, MPH (Moderator)

Shari M. Erickson currently serves as Vice President, Governmental and Regulatory Affairs for the American College of Physicians (ACP).  In this role, Ms. Erickson advocates for ACP positions with the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other federal agencies with responsibility for implementation of the Affordable Care Act and other federal health reform initiatives.  She also directs and collaborates on the development of ACP policies and advocacy strategies in order to influence delivery system and payment reforms, such as Accountable Care Organizations and the patient-centered medical home (PCMH), as well as health insurance-related issues.