DataGen's health information (HI) professionals are super!

Every accurate report, clean submission and compliant dataset starts with people who know the details and care about getting them right. At DataGen, that expertise lies within a team that works behind the scenes to keep health information flowing, validated and actionable.

From supporting complex, HIM coding needs to navigating the nuances of Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) submissions through UDS (UIS Data System™), these specialists play a critical role in helping organizations stay compliant, efficient and confident in their data. Their day-to-day work may not always be visible, but its impact is felt across operations, reporting and patient care insights.

HIP Week gives us the opportunity to highlight the individuals who make that impact possible: those who solve problems quickly, simplify complexity and consistently raise the bar for accuracy and service.

This HIP Week 2026, we’re celebrating our current and years past experts behind DataGen. The people who power our solutions and support your success every step of the way.

This year we’re excited to recognize Dawson Geist, technical support specialist, DataGen.

Read on to learn more about Geist’s contributions and the high standards he brings to supporting our clients, along with a look back at our 2025 and 2024 honorees.

2026 HIP Week Winner

Dawson Geist

As DataGen’s technical support specialist, Dawson Geist is driven by the opportunity to make complex processes simpler for the organizations we serve. Focused on supporting SPARCS submissions through UDS, Geist plays a key role in helping clients navigate compliance with greater clarity and confidence.

He shares what makes his work especially rewarding:  “What I like most about my job is working with a product like UDS7 that truly makes a difference for our clients. The software simplifies SPARCS compliance by providing clear reasons for rejections and an intuitive editing process, and I enjoy being part of something that reduces complexity for hospitals.”

2025 HIP Week Winners

Tammy Piusienski

As DataGen’s senior consultant, Tammy Piusienski thrives on curiosity, adaptability and a passion for solving complex challenges. Piusienski shares how the ever-changing nature of their work — and the satisfaction of cracking tough problems — fuels her enthusiasm every day: “Something I like about my job is that it’s different every day. Even when I think I may have my day planned with certain scheduled tasks, it can change by the hour as clients need assistance with, or just have questions about, the UDS and Clintegrity software,” Piusienski says. “My favorite thing about the work I do is using problem-solving skills to determine the root cause of a challenging problem and then to resolve it. I love puzzles!”

Tim McGrath

Tim McGrath, SPARCS coordinator and sales support, plays a key role in helping healthcare organizations across New York state navigate the complexities of SPARCS reporting with confidence.

“I enjoy working closely with clients to ensure their data is error-free and that they maintain their compliance,” shares McGrath.

His expertise and dedication support the success of our SPARCS Submission Tool, which is trusted by over 140 hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers to ensure accurate, automated and compliant data submissions. Tim’s behind-the-scenes work helps make it all possible, and we’re grateful to have him on the team.

Alisha Zink

Supporting our clients goes beyond providing great tools — it’s about delivering personalized service every step of the way. With our SPARCS submission tool, we help healthcare organizations stay compliant and efficient as regulations evolve.

Alisha Zink, technical support manager, captures this commitment simply but powerfully: “I take pride in assisting our clients to overcome their challenges.”

2024 HIP Week Winner

Andrea Veldman

As a senior application specialist, Andrea Veldman plays a vital role in keeping HIM professionals up to date with the latest SPARCS regulatory changes.

She ensures that DataGen’s UDS applications reflect the most recent edits (sometimes involving thousands of codes!), so users can stay compliant and confident in their submissions.

Learn more about DataGen’s HIM coding and SPARCS solutions

From staying ahead of SPARCS regulatory changes to bringing decades of hands-on HIM expertise, our team is focused on solving your most complex challenges. We’re also here to support and evolve with your team now and beyond.

Whether you’re leveraging revenue cycle tools, UDS or HIM coding support, you can count on knowledgeable professionals dedicated to making your work more accurate, efficient and manageable every day.