The Center for Health Information and Analysis

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The Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) is an independent state agency established as the Commonwealth’s primary hub for health care data and a primary source of health care analytics that support policy development. CHIA's mission is to be the agency of record for Massachusetts health care information, to responsibly steward sensitive and confidential data, and to objectively report reliable and meaningful information about the quality, affordability, utilization, access, and outcomes of the Massachusetts health care system. Our vision is a transparent health care system where reliable information provides common ground for improvement and empowers people and organizations to make informed decisions. CHIA is actively committed to maintaining an empowered, effective, inclusive workforce that represents the diversity of the Commonwealth and a nurturing environment where all employees can perform at their best to serve the Commonwealth, the agency and themselves.