ABOUT:
The Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA^®) designation recognizes individuals with expertise in health data analysis. This certification validates proficiency in acquiring, managing, analyzing, interpreting, and transforming health data into accurate and timely information, integrating both strategic vision and operational details.

CERTIFICATION BODY: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA^®)

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

Data Acquisition and Management:

• Acquire, cleanse, and transform health data.
• Ensure data accuracy and quality.

Data Analysis and Interpretation:

• Analyze data using advanced methodologies.
• Identify trends and patterns; apply benchmarking and risk adjustment.

Data Reporting and Communication:

• Interpret and present findings with effective visualizations.
• Communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.

Healthcare Data Knowledge:

• systems, datasets, and classification systems.
• Describe revenue cycle management and regulatory requirements.

Business Needs Assessment:

• Apply project management principles.
• Identify metrics and create analysis plans aligned with business goals.

Data Governance:

• Develop and implement data policies.
• Apply data laws and ensure security with audit controls.

Strategic and Operational Integration:

• Balance strategic insights with operational tasks.
• Utilize AI applications to enhance data analysis.

EXAM INFORMATION:

• Format: Computer-based
• Duration: 3.5 hours
• Number of Questions: 142 (121 scored, 21 pretest)
• Passing Score: 300
• Content Domains: Five domains (updated to six in 2024)
• Pretest Questions: Not counted in the final score
• Online Proctored Exam: Available through OnVUE

RE-CERTIFICATION:

• Frequency: Every three years
• Requirement: Pass an online test on the ISQSH website
  • Test Details: 50 questions
  • Passing Score: 70%
• Failure to Recertify: Requires retaking the full exam