Claritev Chief AI Officer Fernando Schwartz Named to DataIQ 100 for Advancing AI-Driven Healthcare Performance
Recognition highlights Claritev’s progress embedding AI into healthcare workflows to reduce cost, improve performance, and increase transparency
MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Claritev, a healthcare technology, data, and insights company, today announced that Fernando Schwartz, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and Chief AI Officer, has been named to the DataIQ 100 North America list for 2026, recognizing leaders applying data and artificial intelligence to drive measurable impact across industries.
The recognition reflects Claritev’s progress in embedding AI into healthcare workflows to help reduce administrative complexity, improve financial performance, and support informed decision-making across the healthcare ecosystem.
Schwartz, who joined Claritev in 2025, leads the company’s AI and data science strategy. His work focuses on moving AI into operational use — where it can improve coding accuracy, identify performance patterns, and surface actionable insights for healthcare organizations at scale.
“Being named to the DataIQ 100 is a testament to the work our team is doing to embed intelligence into the fabric of healthcare operations,” Schwartz said. “Our focus is on applying AI in ways that improve performance, reduce administrative burden, and help organizations make better decisions with greater confidence.”
Michael Kim, EVP, Chief Digital Officer at Claritev, said Schwartz’s leadership is accelerating the company’s broader digital transformation.
“Fernando is helping translate AI from a concept into a capability that is embedded directly into the workflows that matter most,” Kim said. “This recognition reflects the progress we are making to deliver scalable, secure, and high-impact solutions across the healthcare ecosystem.”
Travis Dalton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Claritev, said the recognition underscores the company’s long-term strategy.
“AI is a critical enabler of our strategy to bring greater clarity and affordability to healthcare,” Dalton said. “Fernando’s leadership reflects our commitment to applying advanced analytics and AI in ways that drive measurable impact for our clients and the broader healthcare system.”
The DataIQ 100 is an annual list recognizing the most influential data and AI leaders shaping the future of their industries.
About Claritev
Claritev is a healthcare technology, data, and insights company focused on delivering affordability, transparency, and quality across the U.S. healthcare system. Led by deeply experienced associates, data scientists, and innovators, Claritev provides technology-enabled solutions fueled by decades of claims expertise. The company leverages advanced analytics and AI to power a robust enterprise platform that delivers clear, actionable insights to support affordability, price transparency, and optimized network and benefits design. By supporting key stakeholders — including payers, employers, patients, providers, and third parties — Claritev is dedicated to making healthcare more accessible and affordable for all.
Claritev serves more than 750 healthcare payers, over 100,000 employers, 60 million consumers, and 1.4 million contracted providers. For more information, visit claritev.com.
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