Nora Connor, PhD, is a data scientist and federal health technology expert who serves as co-lead for the ACCESS Model at the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center. In this role, she oversees implementation of outcome-aligned payments for technology-enabled healthcare. She also facilitates data reporting, data sharing, and real-time patient status updates to support care coordination.

Previously, she served as the director of data science and AI at Abt Global, where she drove the organization’s AI strategy and technical delivery for federal clients. Her innovations included using discrete event simulations to inform policy decisions, leveraging generative AI to support CMS rulemaking, and creating machine learning models to manage U.S. trade logistics. She holds a PhD in computer science from the University of Colorado.

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