Elizabeth Delahoussaye, RHIA, CHPS
Biography
Elizabeth Delahoussaye is a nationally recognized healthcare privacy and compliance executive, current member of the American Health Information Management Association House of Delegates, and recipient of Becker’s Hospital Review’s “Women in Health IT to Know” and “Women in Health IT to Watch” recognitions. Elizabeth previously served on AHIMA’s Board of Directors as the Speaker-Elect, and Speaker of the House of Delegates. She has more than 30 years of experience in health information management, regulatory compliance, release of information operations, and healthcare data governance. Elizabeth has a long history of leadership and service within AHIMA and the Tennessee Health Information Management Association, including serving as THIMA President, Delegate, and Past President
Elizabeth is passionate about advancing the HIM profession, strengthening trust between healthcare organizations and patients, and empowering professionals to lead in an increasingly complex and data-driven healthcare environment.
Elizabeth currently serves as Chief Privacy Officer for Sharecare, where she leads enterprise privacy strategy, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation initiatives across a complex healthcare operational environment. She is recognized as a trusted advisor and industry leader with deep expertise in HIPAA, HITECH, OCR enforcement, the 21st Century Cures Act, and patient right of access. Throughout her career, she has focused on translating complex regulatory requirements into practical operational solutions that improve compliance, strengthen trust, and support patient-centered access to health information.
In her current role, Elizabeth engages with federal and state policymakers, including leaders from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the Department of Health and Human Services, helping shape discussions related to healthcare privacy, release of information, and care coordination. She has testified before legislative bodies on proposed healthcare privacy laws and is a frequent national speaker on topics including 42 CFR Part 2, OCR enforcement trends, vendor oversight, fraud prevention, and healthcare privacy strategy.
POSITION STATEMENT
AHIMA's core values are Integrity, Bold, and Inclusive. How would you incorporate these into your service if elected to the AHIMA Board of Directors?
If elected to the Board of Directors for American Health Information Management Association, I will lead with AHIMA's core values—Integrity, Boldness, and Inclusivity—as guiding principles to advance the health information management (HIM) profession and strengthen the trust placed in us as stewards of health data.
Integrity is foundational to everything we do in HIM. In my work across privacy, compliance, and release of information services, I have seen firsthand that trust is built through consistent, ethical decision-making and operational transparency. I am committed to ensuring AHIMA continues to serve as a trusted authority by reinforcing strong governance, promoting adherence to regulatory standards, and supporting members in navigating increasingly complex federal and state requirements.
Integrity also means being accountable—to our members, our partners, and ultimately the patients whose information we are privileged to protect.
Boldness is essential as our industry undergoes rapid transformation. From the rise of artificial intelligence and digital health to evolving policies around access, interoperability, and data sharing, HIM professionals are uniquely positioned to lead. I will advocate for forward-thinking strategies that challenge traditional approaches, modernize HIM practices, and elevate AHIMA's role as a national thought leader. This includes strengthening AHIMA's voice in shaping policy, embracing innovation responsibly, and ensuring our members are equipped to lead in a data-driven healthcare environment.
Inclusivity is critical to building a strong, representative, and future-ready profession. HIM spans diverse care settings, roles, and communities, and our leadership must reflect that breadth. I am committed to fostering engagement across all member segments, amplifying diverse perspectives, and creating opportunities for emerging leaders. By cultivating an inclusive environment, we not only strengthen our profession but also enhance our ability to address the complex challenges facing healthcare today.
Together, these values are not aspirational—they are operational. They guide how we make decisions, how we lead through change, and how we support our members. If elected, I will bring a balanced perspective grounded in compliance, operational excellence, and strategic vision to help AHIMA continue to evolve, lead, and deliver value to its members and the broader healthcare ecosystem.