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AVIA Welcomes Clay Holderman as CEO

AVIA, a leading digital transformation partner for healthcare systems, has appointed Clay Holderman as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 10, 2025. Holderman brings a wealth of experience in the healthcare sector, having most recently served as the president and CEO of UnityPoint Health, a major health system in the Midwest with significant revenues and multiple service lines, including hospitals and home health services.

In his role at UnityPoint Health, Holderman demonstrated a commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery and integrating innovative solutions across the organization. With over 20 years of executive leadership experience that spans various facets of the healthcare landscape, including for-profit and non-profit environments, Holderman has cultivated a deep understanding of how to improve healthcare outcomes and operational efficiency.

Eric Langshur, Co-Founder and Executive Chair of AVIA, expressed enthusiastic support for Holderman. He remarked, "Clay has an exceptional track record in leading and transforming healthcare organizations and driving meaningful results. His deep understanding of health systems, and his expertise, vision, and leadership will be instrumental in advancing AVIA’s mission, making a positive impact on both our team and the organizations we serve."

The appointment of Holderman follows the retirement announcement of current CEO Linda Finkel, who has successfully led AVIA for nearly a decade. Finkel has been influential in growing AVIA’s client base from just four health systems to more than 50 health systems nationwide. This transition is designed to ensure continuity while leveraging Holderman’s extensive expertise to propel AVIA into a new phase of development and success.

Holderman's career has positioned him uniquely to contribute to AVIA’s goals. He has served as an executive vice president and chief operating officer at Presbyterian Health Services, which is one of the largest provider-led health plans in the U.S. His experience spans a variety of sectors within healthcare, including integrated provider-owned health plans and work in private equity.

As he steps into his new role at AVIA, Holderman aims to build on the organization’s established strengths while fostering innovation. He emphasized the importance of collaborative approaches in addressing healthcare's many challenges, stating, "AVIA's collaborative model is a game changer for health systems, uniting stakeholders across the ecosystem to tackle challenges like care model transformation and AI acceleration."

AVIA plans to unveil its latest innovation platform, AVIA Nexus, at the upcoming ViVE conference. This platform is designed to connect healthcare systems, partners, and providers to enhance care delivery and resource management, which aligns perfectly with the ongoing goal to create operational efficiencies across the continuum of care.

Through its cutting-edge research and consulting services, AVIA continues to support health systems in navigating the complexities of modern healthcare delivery. The organization provides strategic insights, proven tools, and expert guidance that enable healthcare leaders to drive improvements in clinical outcomes, operational efficiencies, and financial performance.

"I'm excited to help build on AVIA's strengths and look forward to working with the team to continue advancing innovations like AVIA Nexus," Holderman stated. This sentiment reflects a strong commitment to not only maintaining but also enhancing the standards of healthcare delivery in the coming years.

As the healthcare landscape evolves, Holderman’s leadership is expected to play a pivotal role in steering AVIA towards achieving its mission, ultimately benefiting the health systems and communities it serves. With a robust platform of resources combined with Holderman’s visionary direction, AVIA is set to remain at the forefront of healthcare innovation and transformation.