OEDA Functional Statement
- Office Director serves as Chief Data Officer for CMS, responsible for the establishment and implementation of policies and practices to maximize the value and impact of CMS data for internal and external stakeholders.
- Formulates and updates information product development and data sharing strategies for CMS, soliciting feedback from users and coordinating with appropriate CMS components as necessary.
- Leads CMS open data efforts to ensure enterprise alignment and effective governance. Oversees the performance and long-term sustainability of key platforms, including data.cms.gov.
- Establishes data management and governance strategies pertaining to the disclosure of controlled unclassified information (CUI), including protected health information and personally individually identifiable data, promoting maximum access to data while maintaining privacy and security. Develops and manages the CMS system for tracking disclosures of CUI.
- Develops and disseminates CMS data products, including public use files, dashboards and other interactive tools, infographics, limited data sets, and research identifiable files.
- Serves as the agency point of contact for external data requests, including the Qualified Entity program. Manages the CMS Data Request Center, the Chronic Condition Warehouse, the Research Data Distribution Center, and the Virtual Research Data Center.
- Conducts the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey and collects qualitative data on beneficiary experience. Updates questionnaire content to align with CMS policy changes and information needs.
- Conducts timely analysis using Medicare, Medicaid, Marketplace, and other CMS program data. Develops program insights and solutions based on these results to inform agency decision-making.
- Represents CMS’ interests in federal statistical and data related forums. Collaborates with the Department on activities and policies related to data management, analysis, and dissemination.
- Oversees the Open Payments Program and its annual Report to Congress. Leads the development and execution of technology, data exchange, and reporting solutions that support program operations.