HiLabs, a leading provider of AI-driven solutions for cleaning and standardizing complex healthcare data, announced that Chris Gengo has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer. In this role, Gengo will drive innovation across the organization, enhancing HiLabs’ platform to tackle the most persistent data and operational challenges faced by health plans.

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Amit Garg, CEO and co-founder of HiLabs, emphasized that Gengo’s career at the intersection of healthcare data, analytics, and payer operations brings valuable insight into the unique needs of health plans. Gengo’s extensive experience spans Medicaid programs, national health plans, and major health systems, equipping him to translate deep payer expertise into scalable solutions that improve data accuracy, operational efficiency, and overall customer outcomes.

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Before joining HiLabs, Gengo held executive positions at CareSource and Baylor Scott & White Health and served in leadership roles at WellCare, now part of Centene. His professional background covers provider data management, enrollment, claims oversight, fraud detection, risk adjustment, and payment integrity. He earned his MBA from Indiana University Kelley School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Florida State University.

Chris Gengo remarked that HiLabs has built a strong reputation for turning fragmented, inconsistent data into actionable knowledge for health plans. He noted that challenges such as eliminating ghost networks highlight the importance of reliable data. He expressed enthusiasm about working with the HiLabs team, combining deep data expertise with applied AI to move beyond isolated solutions and create a comprehensive platform that drives improvements across provider data management, clinical operations, and the broader healthcare ecosystem.

As regulatory pressures grow and data complexity increases, HiLabs continues to invest in leadership that pairs domain knowledge with practical execution. The company remains committed to helping health plans take control of their data and operate more confidently, addressing challenges that range from payer-provider collaboration to clinical data management while delivering better outcomes for patients and organizations alike.

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