The healthcare landscape is evolving, and so is AHIOS—now officially the Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards! This rebrand reflects AHIOS’s growing role in shaping the operational, legal, and regulatory standards for clinical data exchange. HealthMark Group is proud to be part of this transformation, and we’re thrilled to announce that our very own Bart Howe, CEO of HealthMark, has been re-elected as the president of AHIOS for the 2025–2026 term!
The complete AHIOS executive team for the 2025 – 2026 term is as follows:
- President: Bart Howe, HealthMark Group
- Vice President: Kyle Probst, Datavant
- Treasurer: Nate Eastman, MRO
- Director of Legislative Affairs: Elizabeth McElhiney, Verisma
- Secretary: Steve Socha, Sharecare
- Director of Education: Darin Challacombe, SHRM CP, Ph.D., Verisma
Bart Howe, CEO of HealthMark Group, weighed in on the future of AHIOS and the alliance’s goals:
“It is an honor to continue leading AHIOS at such a pivotal time for the evolution of healthcare data exchange, patient privacy and cybersecurity,” said Bart Howe, newly re- elected president of AHIOS and CEO of HealthMark Group. “As regulatory requirements evolve, our mission remains clear: to educate stakeholders, advocate for policies that protect patient information and promote the highest standards in health data exchange. I look forward to working alongside my colleagues and pursuing our shared goals in the years ahead.”
Read the press release to learn more!