CMS Creates New Office For Data Analytics, Names New Chief Data Officer

CMS announced Wednesday (Nov. 19) that it has created an Office of Enterprise Data and Analytics (OEDA) that will be tasked with overseeing improvements in data collection and dissemination. Niall Brennan has been tapped to lead the new office and has been named the agency's first chief data officer. “It’s clear how much data transparency will help the country improve outcomes, control costs and aid consumer decision making,” said Andy Slavitt, CMS principal deputy administrator. “This appointment signals to the...