Caitlin Crittenden

About Caitlin Crittenden

As a health informatics specialist, I am committed to harnessing data and technology to enhance healthcare systems for more transparent, efficient, and patient-centered outcomes. Currently, as a Solutions Analyst at the Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services (MiHIN), I focus on extracting FHIR data, integrating predictive analytics, and driving innovations in healthcare interoperability to improve patient care and engagement. My academic journey at the University of Michigan equipped me with a robust understanding of health informatics, R & SQL programming, and public health paradigms, complemented by leadership roles within Inclusive Leaders in Information program and PHAST (Public Health in Action Support Team). These experiences have fueled my ambition to support healthcare\'s digital transformation through the advancement of IT infrastructure and data standardization. Looking forward, I\'m excited to explore opportunities in healthcare information technology consulting, project management, analysis, and administration. I aim to collaborate with future-forward organizations to make healthcare data accessible, transparent, and optimal.

Experience

1. Solutions Analyst

   Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services Mihin

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Extract FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) data, integrating predictive analytics & Collaborative Quality Initiatives to analyze trends and enhance internal processes while fostering engagement with external stakeholders• Research 30 health databases for the Michigan Health Interoperability Virtual e-Laboratory (MiHIVE) and create a standardized data format for educational use, integrating real-world data into academic curricula• Developed 20 mock-ups of a dynamic FHIR viewer & FHIR facade workflows, empowering product owners with visual representations to make informed decisions regarding the formatting and presentation of data points• Authored documentation detailing step-by-step procedures for non-developers to proficiently write and test custom scripts compatible with the Clinical Data Repository (CDR), enhancing cross-functional collaboration and enabling streamlined customization of data processing workflows• Synthesized key insights from 20 HL7 implementation guides & CMS regulations and presented actionable recommendations to the Production Services team, fostering continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with industry best practices• Document configuration for FHIR-based viewer, facilitating testing of 10+ FHIR-compliant servers and intermediary vendors to ensure FHIR protocol support across multiple healthcare use cases to demonstrate real-world application• Create technical specifications for TEFCA POC utilizing FHIR resources to enable MDSS in automating the retrieval of STI test results, improving public health data access and response efficiency for infection tracking & treatment•Develop synthetic dataset for enabling efficient testing and automation of STI test result retrieval•Develop a FHIR data dashboard using Cumulus specifications for population-scale clinical investigations, enabling privacy-preserving data analysis and integration across multiple hospitals and healthcare organizations

Education

• Goethe Institut - Online

  A2.3, B1.1, B1.2 Certificate

  2021 — 2021

• University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  2019 — 2023

• University of Michigan

  Master's degree

  2023 — 2025

• Goethe Institut - Berlin

  B1.3, B2.1 & B2.3 Certificate

  2022 — 2022

• CET Academic Programs

  Study Abroad

  2023 — 2023