DataLink Software hires chief technology officer

DataLink Software, a Tampa-based healthcare technology company that provides real-time data aggregation, “dynamic dashboards” and reporting, has hired Lynn Mettler as its chief technology officer.

Mettler has 25 years of technology-related experience “building and leading teams that design and support complex healthcare software solutions.”

In his new role, Mettler will lead the company’s technology organization and ensure the development, implementation and support of DataLink’s market-leading solutions, the company says.

 Prior to joining DataLink, Mettler was chief delivery officer at Ingenious Med, where he was responsible for the development, quality assurance, implementation, integration, project management, information security and technical operations of their solution suite.

He also spent 16 years at Change Healthcare, where he worked as vice president of software engineering.

“Lynn’s years of experience in the industry will be vital to our innovations in the coming years,” says Kevin Steele, DataLink Software’s CEO, in a statement.

“This key role will only add to the best-in-class delivery of our multi-payer, value-based care enablement solution.”

Founded in 2001, DataLink promotes collaboration by multiple stakeholders across the healthcare continuum by providing a holistic, real-time view of the entire spectrum of patient data.

The company maintains it reduces the cost of care, improves quality scores for providers and ensures risk adjustment accuracy while simplifying healthcare navigation.