Chris Hutchins

With over two decades of experience in the health care analytics field, Chris Hutchins serves as the Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Lifepoint Health®, a prominent health care organization operating community hospitals, regional health systems, and access points across 29 states. In this role, Hutchins leads a team of multi-disciplinary professionals who deliver data-driven insights and solutions aimed at enhancing patient care, outcomes, and satisfaction throughout the organization.

Hutchins is dedicated to utilizing data and analytics to support strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and innovation within the health care sector. With a robust background in technology, informatics, and data quality, he has effectively implemented electronic health records (EHR) systems, data governance frameworks, and analytics platforms across various health care environments. Additionally, Hutchins is an active board member of the Healthcare Data and Analytics Association (HDAA), an organization that connects and educates data and analytics practitioners throughout North America and beyond. He also serves as an advisory board member for Modal, a leading employee education platform that provides cohort-based, hands-on, expert guidance for essential skills.