Vice President, Technology Innovation
Mark Edwards is the Vice President of Technology Innovation at HighFive, bringing over 25 years of healthcare IT leadership across Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing provider networks. Known for driving digital transformation and enterprise data strategies, Mark focuses on aligning technology with business growth and operational excellence. At HighFive, he leads initiatives in strategic tech deployment, data management, and IT modernization to enable secure, scalable, and data-driven operations.
Previously in his career, Mark served as VP of IT Strategy and Portfolio Management at Surgery Partners, where he led enterprise transformation across 180+ sites. He also held leadership roles at DaVita, HCA, Ardent Health, and LifePoint Health, advancing and consistently driving IT innovation in diverse care settings across ambulatory, acute, and post-acute care environments.
Mark holds a degree from the University of South Carolina and is a certified Project Management Professional. He lives in North Myrtle Beach with his wife, and enjoys running, writing, and beach time with his family, including his three grown children and granddaughter.
