Ms. Burchell has spent over 15 years shaping the national dialogue around healthcare IT regulation, earning her distinction as a policy architect and coalition builder. As the founder of Altera’s government affairs division in 2008, she has directly influenced landmark legislation including the HITECH Act and the 21st Century Cures Act. Her leadership ensures that software developers have a seat at the policymaking table, while always centering the impact on providers and patients. Ms. Burchell’s work spans the White House, CMS, the office of the national coordinator for health IT, and industry coalitions, enabling consensus in a complex regulatory environment. Recognized as one of Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s “Most Influential Women in Health IT” for 2021, she brings unmatched insight and integrity to the field.
