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Wellstar Health System's Chief Data Officer Departs
Brent Matthewson leaves Georgia-based health system to join Maryland Insurance Administration
Published on Mar. 1, 2026
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Brent Matthewson, the former chief data officer of Wellstar Health, a large 11-hospital system based in Marietta, Georgia, has been named to the same role at the Maryland Insurance Administration. Matthewson served as Wellstar's inaugural data chief from September 2022 through December 2025, leading a modernization effort to establish a fully integrated, cloud-based data enterprise.
Why it matters
The departure of a health system's chief data officer can signal a shift in data strategy and priorities, which is important given the growing role of data and analytics in healthcare operations, patient care, and regulatory compliance. Matthewson's move to the Maryland Insurance Administration also highlights the demand for experienced data leaders in the public sector.
The details
During his time at Wellstar, Brent Matthewson served as the 11-hospital system's inaugural chief data officer, a role he held from September 2022 through December 2025. Prior to Wellstar, Matthewson held data leadership positions at Centene, medical outsourcer TeamHealth, and financial services company USAA.
- Matthewson served as Wellstar's chief data officer from September 2022 through December 2025.
- Matthewson was named to the chief data officer role at the Maryland Insurance Administration in February 2026.
The players
Brent Matthewson
The former chief data officer of Wellstar Health, a large 11-hospital system based in Marietta, Georgia. Matthewson has been named to the same role at the Maryland Insurance Administration.
Wellstar Health System
An 11-hospital health system based in Marietta, Georgia.
Maryland Insurance Administration
The state agency responsible for regulating the insurance industry in Maryland.
The takeaway
Matthewson's departure from Wellstar Health highlights the growing importance of data leadership in healthcare, as organizations seek to leverage data and analytics to drive operational efficiency, improve patient outcomes, and ensure regulatory compliance. His move to the public sector also demonstrates the demand for experienced data professionals in government agencies.
