Allison Oelschlaeger
Allison Oelschlaeger is the Chief Data Officer and Director of the Office of Enterprise Data & Analytics (OEDA) at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). In this role, Allison focuses on maximizing the value and impact of CMS data for internal and external users.
She oversees CMS’ data and information product portfolio and directs efforts to make CMS data sets available to external organizations. Allison also manages the development of advanced analytics using CMS data that help inform policy decisions and evaluate programs.
Before joining CMS, Allison worked at the Lewin Group where she specialized in program evaluation and data analysis. She is a graduate of Georgetown University.
Katie Hitchcock
Katie (Katherine) Hitchcock is the Deputy Director of the Office of Enterprise Data & Analytics (OEDA) at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In this role, Katie supports the CMS Chief Data Officer in maximizing the value and impact of CMS data to support informed decision-making by stakeholders inside and outside CMS. She leads work coordinating and implementing data strategy initiatives across the agency aimed at improving data collection and management, promoting data transparency and dissemination, as well as strengthening CMS’ internal data user community.
Before joining OEDA, Katie worked at the CMS Innovation Center on the design and implementation of specialty care payment models such as the Oncology Care Model.
Katie earned her Master of Public Policy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) where she specialized in health policy. Katie holds a bachelor’s degree in public policy from St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
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.