The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) Association for Executives in Healthcare Applications, Data & Analytics (AEHADA) has announced a plan to unite its growing community of digital health professionals. The association aims to leverage data and analytics to drive innovative solutions and empower members by providing educational resources, training sessions, and networking opportunities. AEHADA is also focused on ensuring healthcare interoperability and health data privacy. With the increasing importance of data analytics, AEHADA anticipates continued growth in membership.
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) Association for Executives in Healthcare Applications, Data & Analytics (AEHADA) recently announced a plan to unite its growing community of digital health professionals. In the face of significant challenges such as staffing shortages, budget cuts, and increasing cybersecurity threats, the organization aims to leverage data and analytics to drive innovative solutions.
To reflect the association’s increased emphasis on health data analytics, CHIME recently renamed the Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Applications(AEHIA) to AEHADA. Since its rebranding, the association has seen a spike in membership interest and is looking to unite the expertise of its members, partners, and affiliated associations, AEHIT and AEHIS, as well as its founding organization, CHIME.
AEHADA’s plan to drive transformational action is two-fold, focusing on empowering its members and advocating for the role of data and analytics in healthcare. The association seeks to foster a culture of innovation by providing members with educational resources, training sessions, and networking opportunities. Additionally, AEHADA is focused on ensuring healthcare interoperability and health data privacy.
Stacey Johnston, MD, chief applications officer and Epic program executive at Baptist Health noted that the healthcare industry is always rapidly evolving, and data analytics has emerged as a crucial tool to drive meaningful innovation. AEHADA is committed to empowering its members with the latest tools, knowledge, and training they need to apply data analytics in a meaningful way. At the same time, the association believes that data governance, privacy, and interoperability are all critical components of responsible data use, and it will continue to advocate for these principles in healthcare.
With the increasing importance of data analytics, AEHADA anticipates continued growth in membership. As healthcare technologies continue to evolve, so will the challenges that need solving. The association expects that the AEHADA community will continue to grow not only because it has expanded the scope of its focus but also because more healthcare executives are answering the call to lend their expertise toward changing the direction of the industry.
AEHADA’s Vice President, David Finn, who also serves in leadership roles for AEHIT and AEHIS, noted that the healthcare industry faces significant challenges. These challenges, however, also present opportunities for organizations that are willing to leverage data and analytics to drive innovative solutions. The key to leading change is not solely about integrating technology, but rather connecting people. From Chief Application Officers to Chief Information Security Officers, data scientists, and beyond, the full spectrum of expertise, capabilities, and perspectives is necessary to address the challenges that healthcare providers are facing.
AEHADA’s focus on empowering its members with the latest tools, knowledge, and training they need to apply data analytics in a meaningful way is critical. Data governance, privacy, and interoperability are also essential components of responsible data use. By fostering a culture of innovation and ensuring healthcare interoperability and health data privacy, AEHADA is helping to drive meaningful change in the healthcare industry. With its growing community of digital health professionals, AEHADA is well-positioned to lead the charge toward a more data-driven future for healthcare.
