Meet Cara Michelle Barry, a driven healthcare marketplace technologist and professional military spouse with over twenty years of experience working in Health Information Technology (HIT), advanced Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), and Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR). With a proven track record of executive and C-level leadership, Cara is an expert in HIT product/project management, system integration and release management, health care network management, payer and provider relationship management, and provider credentialing/contracting. Over the years, she has honed her negotiating skills, managed budgets of up to $10.9 million, and helped companies exceed performance goals by motivating associates to achieve a clear vision.

Cara is an expert in various software/databases/web tools such as IBM Rational/RUP, IBM ClearQuest, HP Quality Center, SAS, Blue Diamond, CICS, Legacy/mainframe applications, FISS, FIS, CEM, MCS, and PC-ACE Pro32, Microsoft Office-OneNote, Outlook, Visio, Project, Impact Pro, Care Suite, StepWise, prospects, Stop Loss, Reporting, Faucets, and Diamond Methodologies. She is a student of information technology and holds an MBA degree, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management (concentration in Information Technology), and is also studying for a PhD in Business Administration (specializing in Health Information Technology).

As Director of Expert Health Plan Provider Data Management at Availity, Cara has led successful projects by creating a clear vision and motivating associates to exceed performance goals. She is a former X12N WG15 Co-Chair Provider Information, WEDI Co-Chair Provider Information, Vice President FL Provider Relations at UnitedHealth Group, Director Program Management Office, Senior Payer Consultant at UnitedHealth Group, Certification Technical Testing Team Lead at First Coast Service Options, Inc. COO and Executive Vice President of Client Relations at Qualedix, Director, EDI Product Innovation at Jawood Business Process Solutions, LLC, and Project Development Manager, Senior EDI Consultant at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida.

Cara's technical skills include COBOL, Java, Microsoft 365 Suite BASIC, XML, HTML, and ASC X12N, which enables her to create innovative solutions and transform the healthcare industry. Her expertise in operating systems such as Microsoft Windows 10 and languages like Health Logic 7 (HL7) makes her one of the best in the field. Cara is an excellent communicator with an outstanding record of teamwork and collaboration on projects. She thrives in ambiguity and is comfortable working with limited guidance.