CMS launches new data and analytics office

Laura Pedulli | | Health Exec | Policy & Regulations

 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid has formed a new Office of Enterprise Data and Analytics (OEDA), which will help the agency better harness its vast data resources, reports Clinical Innovation + Technology.

Led by Niall Brennan, previously acting director of the CMS Offices of Enterprise Management, the office will help CMS tap its data troves to guide decision-making and develop frameworks promoting appropriate external access to and use of data to drive higher quality, patient-centered care at a lower cost, according to the announcement.

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CMS establishes new data office

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