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Assistant Deputy Minister of the Digital and Analytics Strategy Division in the Ministry of Health/Ministry of Long-Term Care

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UNIVERSITY AFFILIATIONS

University of Toronto

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MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCIENCE AND/OR HEALTH CARE DELIVER

Michael Hillmer is Assistant Deputy Minister of the Digital and Analytics Strategy Division in the Ministry of Health/Ministry of Long-Term Care and has been part of the Ontario Public Service since 2007. In this role, along with the health data and analytics portfolio he also leads the Digital Health and Information Mgmt. Strategy & Policy Branches
The Health Data portfolio oversees data collection, integration, and management services to maintain a trusted foundation of high-quality health data. The Health Analytics portfolio generates trusted and actionable insights that improve the sustainability and quality of the healthcare system. The Digital Health and Information Management portfolios are responsible for setting policy, strategy and investment management directions that help deliver the benefits of digital health to Ontarians and drive responsible use of health data for the public good.
Michael is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, and his academic background includes graduate degrees from the University of Toronto, and a BSc from Carleton University