(US and Canada) Ochsner Health, a not-for-profit health system based in the New Orleans metropolitan area of Southeast Louisiana, United States, has recently appointed Shashi Vangala as Chief Data Analytics Officer. Vangala is a transformational healthcare BI/Analytics executive with a wealth of experience working in the payers, providers, and pharmaceuticals/life sciences industries.

Prior to joining Ochsner Health, Vangala served as Chief Data Analytics and Value Creation Officer at Southwestern Health Resources. His proven track record includes the development and implementation of innovative strategies utilizing data assets to drive significant positive business impact. He is also highly skilled in organizing, motivating, and leading large cross-functional teams, successfully driving complex initiatives to fruition.

As a visionary leader, Vangala addresses healthcare challenges through the effective and efficient utilization of technology. His expertise and contributions to the field have earned him the opportunity to speak at national conferences on various topics related to Healthcare Data and Analytics, sharing insights and knowledge with peers in the industry.