The Sequoia Project
Jay Nakashima has a vast experience in the healthcare industry, with a focus on IT strategy and engagement. He has held various senior leadership roles at companies like DaVita Inc., McKesson, and Cerner Corporation, where he was responsible for product management, IT operations, and clinical technology strategy. Jay also served as the VP & Chief Information Officer at Sloans Lake Managed Care and has international experience working at IBM's Asia/Pacific headquarters in Tokyo. He currently holds the position of President at eHealth Exchange and Vice President at The Sequoia Project, contributing to the improvement of patient care through health information exchange interoperability capabilities.
The Sequoia Project
The Sequoia Project is a non-profit, 501c3, public-private collaborative chartered to advance implementation of secure, interoperable nationwide health information exchange. The Sequoia Project focuses on solving real-world interoperability challenges, and brings together public and private stakeholders in forums like the Interoperability Matters cooperative to overcome barriers. The Sequoia Project is also the Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) for the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT’s Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), for which it will develop, implement, and maintain the Common Agreement component of TEFCA and operationalize the Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) designation and monitoring process. The Sequoia Project leads in cross-industry collaboration to develop implementation strategies that enable secure, interoperable nationwide exchange of health information. For more information about The Sequoia Project, visit www.sequoiaproject.org. Follow The Sequoia Project on Twitter: @SequoiaProject