Benton one of 11 technology vendor executives to receive recognition
May 9, 2018 – ATLANTA – For the third year, Lindy Benton, CEO and President of Vyne, has been named among the most powerful women in healthcare information technology. The honor comes from Health Data Management through a program recognizing women driving technology and innovation in healthcare.
The three award categories include CIO/hospital IT executives, technology vendor executives and industry thought leaders. Special attention was given to candidates who mentor female staff or peers and elevate the status of women in the profession.
“I am extremely honored to be included in the 2018 class of honorees and in the company of women doing such amazing things in our industry,” said Benton. “Together, we are not only providing services and technology to support caregivers in improving patient health, we’re also mentoring the next generation of distinguished healthcare leaders.”
The 2018 class of honorees includes 50 women being recognized for efforts to overcome organizational and technology barriers, deploy leading-edge technology, shape IT regulation/policy and implement healthcare technology that dramatically increases patient safety and health organization efficiency.
Benton’s 30-year career in health information technology includes leadership roles at Digital Equipment Corporation, Cerner Corporation and The Sage Group. She is now CEO and President of Vyne, a provider of secure healthcare communications, electronic attachment and health information exchange solutions to the hospital, dental practice and payer markets.
Benton is a past chapter president and fellow with the Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and serves on executive councils for several health-related committees and industry associations. She is one of Florida State University’s Distinguished Alumni in Business and Industry and currently serves the university’s National Board of Directors as National Director for the Florida State Alumni Association.
For more information about Health Data Management’s Most Powerful Women in Healthcare IT, click here.
About Vyne™
Vyne™ is the industry leader in secure health information exchange and electronic healthcare communication management. The company’s robust technology platform facilitates the electronic capture, storage and submission of healthcare data in any form – voice, fax, image, data or electronic document. Vyne’s proven solutions connect disconnected data to close gaps in documentation and improve the continuum of care through a more complete and fully accessible patient record. Outcomes include improved financial strength, operational performance and patient experience for medical and dental providers and payers.