Dr. Sharp-Pucci is the founder of Sharp Health Strategies LLC. MaryMargaret is a senior healthcare analyst and administrator with over 20 years of healthcare experience. She has extensive leadership experience in academic medical center, community hospital and health plan settings. Key projects under her direction include the building of the Burn & Shock Trauma Institute and the Center for Clinical Effectiveness at Loyola University Medical Center and the Center on Aging and Centre for Integrative Medicine at Central DuPage Health. She has served as Associate Director and conducted numerous technology assessments for the prestigious Blue Cross Blue Shield Technology Evaluation Center. Dr. Sharp-Pucci was an appointed member of the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee which advises CMS on the utility of specific medical services. MaryMargaret's broad experience includes strategic planning, research development and administration, and hospital operations. Dr. Sharp-Pucci's academic background involves graduate level teaching and a portfolio of health care research and publication. She has given over 125 invited and peer reviewed lectures, has had frequent appointments to the boards of rehabilitation and healthcare organizations, and has served as a scientific peer reviewer for numerous federal granting agencies. MaryMargaret is recognized for creating effective partnerships and building strong relationships between groups.