LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DeVry University announced the inaugural recipient of the DeVry University Healthcare Relationship Excellence Award – Datavant, a health data platform company working to make the world’s health data secure, accessible and usable. Datavant drives data connectivity into action by offering a proprietary platform and network that deliver critical solutions across the healthcare ecosystem. The award recognizes organizations that showcase exceptional collaborative innovation, community impact and unwavering support for healthcare education.
“We are proud to present Datavant with this award,” stated Dr. Laura-Kathryn Neal, DeVry University’s national dean colleges and curriculum, College of Health Sciences. “As educators, we must work closely with our partners to help prepare learners for a workforce shaped by technology. Datavant and DeVry are united by a shared vision of driving innovation and addressing real-world challenges within the digital healthcare sector.”
Technology and digital innovation are reshaping the healthcare industry. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 88 million individuals were affected by large breaches last year, compromising vast amounts of electronic protected health information (ePHI). Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes, employment of medical records specialists, health information technologists and medical and health services managers is projected to grow at a national level from 2023 to 2033.
Rooted in providing industry knowledge from professors with real-world on the job experience, DeVry’s healthcare programs aim to equip learners with the necessary skills to positively contribute to the dynamic field of healthcare and address current and long-term workforce needs. Furthermore, DeVry’s Careers Services has forged a relationship with Datavant's Talent Acquisition program, engaging hundreds of students during career fairs, leading to a steady increase in connecting DeVry’s alumni with Datavant career opportunities.
“I am incredibly proud of our Talent Acquisition team earning the DeVry University Healthcare Relationship Excellence Award. This recognition highlights their dedication to creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful impact across the healthcare sector, all while building and investing in emerging talent,” added Datavant’s Vice President of Leadership Development and Learning, Freddie Simshauser.
About Datavant
Datavant makes the world’s health data secure, accessible, and usable. Datavant is a data platform company for healthcare whose products and solutions enable organizations to move and connect data securely. Through proprietary technology, the world’s most robust health data network, and value-added services we protect, connect, and deliver the world’s health data. Datavant enables more than 60 million healthcare records to move between thousands of organizations, more than 70,000 hospitals and clinics, 70% of the 100 largest health systems, and an ecosystem of 500+ real-world data partners.
About DeVry University
DeVry University strives to close society’s opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Founded in 1931, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs onsite and online in Business, Healthcare and Technology. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC, www.hlcommission.org/). The university’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. To learn more, visit devry.edu
