HAP
Sushma Sharma is the Vice President of Health Care Research and Director of the HAP Center for Health Policy Research at HAP since April 2021. Prior to this, Sushma worked at the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) as the Director of Public & Population Health Research. Sushma has extensive experience in leading public and population health initiatives with multiple health systems in the North Texas region. Sushma has also held positions at the University of California, Berkeley, University of the Highlands and Islands, and The British Heart Foundation UK. Sushma holds a PhD from the University of Rajasthan and has completed leadership and health disparity programs.
HAP
The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) is the leading voice for the health and well-being of Pennsylvanians. HAP’s member hospitals and health systems provide health services across the continuum of care. They are collectively committed to helping Pennsylvania improve health outcomes and provide cost-effective care. HAP has strong relationships with state and federal officials and a broad spectrum of stakeholders committed to achieving a healthy Pennsylvania.