Healthcare executive brings over 25 years of leadership experience to healthcare technology company
Tampa, Fla. (April 5, 2023) – Greenway Health, a leading health information technology services provider, today announced the appointment of healthcare executive, Mary Smith, to its Board. With over 25 years of experience guiding the strategic development and regulatory compliance of national healthcare systems, Smith will be a valuable addition to Greenway Health as the company continues to optimize the efficacy of its solutions for healthcare providers, enhance the provider and patient user experience, and execute its next growth phase.
“Mary is a distinguished healthcare leader with a successful tenure building health equity through data analytics, operational excellence, and strategic innovation,” said Pratap Sarker, CEO of Greenway Health. “Her expertise will be invaluable as we navigate the evolution of the healthcare ecosystem and partner to deliver best-in-class technology to the industry.”
With a background in technology and health equity, Smith brings extensive experience to Greenway Health in highly regulated industries advising executives in governance, government affairs, and regulatory compliance. Smith previously served as CEO of national healthcare system, the Indian Health Service, serving over 2.2 million people with a budget of over $6 billion that included 26 hospitals and over 50 clinics. Smith oversaw the development of an overarching operational framework that utilized data analytics to improve services, allocate resources, and develop the workforce. Smith also regularly testified before the U.S. Congress in this role.
Smith is currently Vice Chair at the VENG Group where she consults on business development, strategy, healthcare, and corporate governance. After earning a degree in mathematics and computer science, Smith started her career in technology at Walgreens and Northern Trust. In these positions, she worked with business leaders to address technology needs, attract customers, and develop strategy. She is also the Founder and Chair of the Caroline and Ora Smith Foundation which trains and supports Native American girls and women in the STEM fields.
Smith was sourced through the external board program operated by Vista Equity Partners, a global investment firm focused on enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled businesses, and a majority investor in Greenway Health. Launched in 2017, the program leverages Vista's ecosystem and additional resources to identify, train and appoint qualified board candidates for its portfolio companies.
“As a pioneering electronic healthcare record company, Greenway Health has a longstanding track record of innovation, and its leaders are highly focused on improving care delivery through technology,” said Smith. “I am honored to join Greenway Health’s board and work with its talented team to continue to utilize technology to improve the healthcare delivery experience for providers and empower patients in their healthcare journey.”
Smith was sourced through the external board program operated by Vista Equity Partners, a global investment firm focused on enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled businesses, and a majority investor in Greenway Health. Launched in 2017, the program leverages Vista's ecosystem and additional resources to identify, train and appoint qualified board candidates for its portfolio companies. The program works to create a diverse pipeline of qualified board candidates through programs and partnerships that advance diversity for all boards and drive impact for the corporate world at large.
About Greenway Health
Greenway Health provides electronic health records (EHR), practice management, and revenue cycle management solutions that help practices in multiple specialties grow profitably, remain compliant, work more efficiently, and improve patient outcomes. Its team of clinical, financial, and technology experts serve as trusted advisors, committed to enabling successful providers, empowering patients, and building healthier communities. Greenway works with more than 55,000 providers across multiple specialties, translating into millions of lives touched daily by its solutions. For more information on Greenway and its holistic solutions, visit www.greenwayhealth.com, call 877-537-0063, or follow Greenway on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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Krystin Olinski
Greenway Health | Director of Marketing Communication
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