(US and Canada) RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey’s largest academic health system, has named Roshan Hussain as its new Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO). He will lead enterprise-wide data and analytics initiatives, aligning them with the system’s broader digital and IT strategy while fostering a data-driven culture.

As a seasoned healthcare analytics and data executive, Hussain will drive the strategic utilization of data-driven insights to support business opportunities and improve clinical outcomes.

Hussain brings over 20 years of experience in data-driven transformation within large healthcare organizations. Most recently, he served as Chief Data Officer at the University of Kentucky HealthCare (UKHC), where he was recognized by Becker’s as one of the “40 CDOs Making a Difference in Healthcare.”

His achievements include establishing a Performance Analytics Center of Excellence, implementing an Enterprise Data Governance Model, modernizing data infrastructure, and introducing AI governance to enhance data stewardship. He has also played a key role in Epic system implementations and strategic initiatives that improved healthcare quality rankings.

Hussain holds a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology & Cognitive Psychology from the University of Michigan, a Master of Public Health from Tulane University, and an MBA from Hofstra University. He is an active member of healthcare networks, including the Vizient Performance Improvement Comparative Data Operations Committee, Vizient Chief Data and Informatics Executives Network, and Epic Chief Data & Analytics Officer Network.