This presentation will review the core concepts of active metadata management needed to scale and accelerate your data governance and quality program. Make Data Quality and Information Governance accessible at end-user fingertips through Analytics Products. The presentation will follow a deep dive into the insurance industry use case of claims and member data management. It will follow real examples for data governance and quality from the ground up and provide a "starter guide" for programs to build a foundation that will be a catalyst for your program. For more mature data management organizations, this presentation will introduce active metadata management principles and tools that will automate metadata creation leverage AI/ML, and ultimately reduce dependency on business and data stewards.

The presentation will cover:

• Semantic Discovery (how to establish data classification, profiling)
• Critical Data Elements and Cataloging 
• Business Rules Creation
• Data Quality Monitoring
• Leveraging Master Data Management
• Guided Stewardship Engagement 
• Reporting and BI Application
• Lessons Learned

Speaker: Sarah Oraby

Sarah is the Data Quality Manager for Blue Cross NC's Data & Analytics Lifecycle Management department. She has over 15 years of direct Data Governance experience, specifically with healthcare data. During her 4 years at Blue Cross NC, she has built and established an Enterprise Data Quality program from the ground up, generating value directly tied to business area goals. As a leader in Data Governance, she has developed a depth and breadth of knowledge around data governance technologies, processes, and operations. She strives to drive and mature the practice of Data Governance forward by evolving it with the latest technologies and industry trends. Sarah loves to travel, enjoys spending time with her family, and is an avid "birder."

Speaker: Lisa Small

Lisa is a Data Quality Analyst for Blue Cross NC’s Data and Analytics Lifecycle Management department. She has over 10 years of direct Data Governance and Quality experience. For the past 2 years, she has been working to build/mature the BCNC data quality program. Lisa is a Sjogren’s Foundation supporter and advocate and enjoys traveling and spending time at the beach.