Balavignesh Thirumalainambi, MS, MBA,CPHIMS, CHTS-CP

Balavignesh Thirumalainambi has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, with a focus on healthcare policy, interoperability, and meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs). Balavignesh currently holds the position of Senior Director of Interoperability and Healthcare Policy at Andor Health. Prior to this role, they served as the Government Affairs and Finance Director at the New Jersey Innovation Institute from 2016 to 2021, where they managed budgets, provided guidance on regulations, and acted as a liaison between government agencies and the organization.

From 2010 to 2021, Thirumalainambi worked at the New Jersey Health Information Technology Extension Center, first as a Meaningful Use Manager and then as the Meaningful Use Director. In these positions, they led a department that assisted over 6000 physicians in becoming Meaningful Users of EHRs. Balavignesh also chaired a national workgroup focused on addressing Meaningful Use-related issues with the Office of the National Coordinator and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Thirumalainambi's earlier experience includes roles as a Coordinator at Health e-cITi-NJ, Inc., an Analyst at Meadowlands Hospital and Medical Center and Saint Barnabas Health Care System, a Teaching Assistant at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a Systems Analyst at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Balavignesh also worked as a Management Trainee in the Blood Management Program at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

Throughout their career, Thirumalainambi has demonstrated their expertise in healthcare policy, finance, and the implementation of EHR systems. Balavignesh holds an MS and an MBA and is certified in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) and Health IT Specialist (CHTS-CP).

Balavignesh Thirumalainambi has an extensive education history, starting with their Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Biotechnology from Vellore Institute of Technology, which they obtained from 2004 to 2008. Balavignesh then pursued further education at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where they earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Engineering Management from 2008 to 2009. To enhance their knowledge in the field of Management Information Systems, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree specializing in Management Information Systems, General from the same institution between 2013 and 2014.

In addition to their formal education, Balavignesh has also obtained several certifications to broaden their skill set. In September 2019, they completed the Wharton Finance for Executives Program at The Wharton School, enhancing their understanding of finance in executive roles. In April 2019, they participated in the U.S. Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts, and Bureaucracy program by HarvardX, an online learning initiative offered by Harvard University through edX.

Based on the available information, Balavignesh Thirumalainambi holds an MS degree in Engineering Management, an MBA degree with a specialization in Management Information Systems, and a B.Tech degree in Biotechnology. Balavignesh has also obtained certifications related to finance and political institutions, showcasing their commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.