Cara Michelle Barry

Cara Michelle Barry, BSBM, MBA, is an accomplished professional in health care information management with a strong background spanning various leadership roles. Currently serving as the Director of Expert Health Plan Provider Data Management at Availity since May 2016, Barry is responsible for optimizing the exchange of essential health care data. In addition to this role, Barry holds a two-year term as the X12 Liaison to CAQH CORE and co-chairs the X12N WG15 Provider Information group. Further involvement includes co-chairing the Provider Information Workgroup at WEDI, which focuses on improving health IT and healthcare information exchange. Barry's prior experience includes executive positions at UnitedHealth Group, First Coast Service Options, Qualedix, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, alongside significant contributions to the development of EDI standards and compliance in the health insurance sector. Educational credentials include an MBA in Information Technology and ongoing doctoral studies in Business Administration with a focus on Health Information Technology.