Allen Tien, MD, MHS

Allen Tien, MD, MHS is the President and Chief Science Officer of Medical Decision Logic, Inc. (mdlogix), a position he has held since January 1998.1 He is a medical professional with extensive experience in healthcare technology and behavioral health.

Education and Background

Dr. Tien has a strong educational background:

• He received his MD from The Ohio State University College of Medicine
• He holds a Master of Health Science (MHS) in Biostatistics from The Johns Hopkins University
• He completed his psychiatry residency at Stony Brook University
• He also has a BA in Biochemistry and Chinese Foreign Policy from The Ohio State University1

Professional Experience

Medical Decision Logic, Inc.:

At mdlogix, Dr. Tien leads the development of bhworks™, an enterprise-scale software platform focused on:

• Suicide prevention
• Behavioral health prevention
• Early intervention and treatment
• Integrating health, human services, and education programs1

The platform aims to increase success for providers and leaders in K12 student mental health by facilitating data sharing and program management across various sectors.

Academic Positions:

In addition to his role at mdlogix, Dr. Tien has held academic positions:

• Adjunct Associate Professor in the Division of Health Science Informatics at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (2003-2016)
• Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (1996-1997)1

Expertise and Focus

Dr. Tien's work centers on:

• Behavioral health technology
• Integration of health and education services
• Data-driven approaches to mental health prevention and intervention
• Development of user-friendly tools for healthcare providers

His efforts aim to reduce disparities and improve efficiency in delivering mental health services, particularly for children and families.