AHIMA Spotlight

Meet Anthony E. Roscoe, MSL, RHIA, FACHDM

Anthony Roscoe, MSL, RHIA, FACHDM, is the Director of Education for Applied AI in Health Information at AHIMA. With more than 25 years of experience in data architecture, governance, and health law, he has led enterprise-wide data initiatives focused on interoperability, data quality, and responsible use of technology to improve healthcare outcomes. He brings a thoughtful, member-focused approach to preparing HI professionals for what’s ahead. 

 

What do you see as the biggest challenges and opportunities in HI today? 

I am obviously biased, but the use of AI in health information is generating the greatest opportunity for HI professionals to leverage their existing skills alongside new initiatives, while also requiring us to upskill and prepare for how our roles will evolve. 

 

Looking ahead, what actions do you plan to take in your role at AHIMA to make the greatest impact on healthcare and patient care? 

I am focused on charting the course forward in our educational offerings to ensure members have the tools and guidance necessary with the rollout of new tools, processes, and roles resulting from a changing professional landscape in healthcare. 

 

What advice would you give HI students and emerging professionals in 2026 to help them thrive and advance in the profession? 

Bring both your professional expertise and a sense of playful ingenuity with you as healthcare evolves. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining strong ethical oversight, and your enthusiasm and ingenuity will be key to having the right information available for care delivery and operations to execute well. 

 

Is there anything else you would like to share with our AHIMA community? 

A powerful message shared with me about how AI impacts industries and workforces is the importance of being at the forefront and leading instead of following. Be bold, because the foundations of HI work do not change with technological shifts. Those foundations become even more vital.