Dr. Denise St. Clair
About Dr. Denise St. Clair
Dr. Denise St. Clair is the Director of Health Policy & Interoperability, with over 25 years of experience in health policy, focusing on evidence-based, patient-centered healthcare solutions.
Company
Dr. Denise St. Clair is the Director, Health Policy & Interoperability. In her role, she focuses on advancing health policy initiatives and promoting interoperability within healthcare systems. She is dedicated to integrating evidence-based and data-driven solutions geared towards patient-centered healthcare.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Denise St. Clair holds a PhD in Mass Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She also earned an MA in African Studies from Howard University and obtained a BA in International Studies and Political Science from Manhattanville College. She has over 25 years of experience in health policy, with a focus on advancing interoperability and the use of HL7 FHIR standards in Federal and state government health projects.
Background
Before her current role, Dr. Denise St. Clair served as a Senior Policy Expert at CMS. Her extensive experience includes supporting a variety of Federal and state healthcare entities such as the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC).
Achievements
Dr. Denise St. Clair was the lead author on the Interoperability and Patient Access Final Rule, as well as the Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes Proposed Rule. Her work emphasizes the importance of patient-centered healthcare and the use of standardized, evidence-based practices.
Leadership in Health Policy
As the Director of Health Policy & Interoperability, Dr. Denise St. Clair leads initiatives related to the implementation and advancement of HL7 FHIR standards. Her responsibilities include ensuring that policy solutions are data-driven and focused on patient care, aligning Federal and state government projects with these standards.