Ben Mehling
About Ben Mehling
Ben Mehling serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Hazel Health, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in technology leadership roles across various healthcare organizations, including Crossover Health and QSI | NextGen Healthcare.
Work at Hazel Health
Ben Mehling has served as the Chief Technology Officer at Hazel Health since 2023. His role involves overseeing the technological direction and strategy of the company, which focuses on providing accessible healthcare solutions. Based in San Francisco, California, Mehling works remotely, contributing to the company's mission of enhancing healthcare delivery through technology.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Hazel Health, Mehling held several significant positions in the healthcare technology sector. He was the Vice President of Technology at Crossover Health from 2016 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as the Vice President of Research & Development for the NG Now initiative at QSI | NextGen Healthcare. His career also includes roles as Chief Technology Officer at Crossover Health and Reflexion Health, as well as various positions at Medsphere Systems Corporation and Peake Healthcare Innovations.
Education and Expertise
Ben Mehling studied at the University of California, Irvine, where he completed courses in Software Engineering and Information Systems, earning various business qualifications from 1995 to 2005. He also attended the Pacific Conservatory for the Performing Arts, focusing on Design and Technical Theatre from 1992 to 1994. His expertise includes scaled cloud-native medical imaging and 3D-sensor-powered digital therapeutics, along with a strong background in acute care EHR and hospital departmental solutions.
Contributions and Achievements
Mehling contributed to the successful post-acquisition integration of a start-up, which culminated in a $50 million exit in 2014. His extensive experience includes working with local, state, and regional health information exchanges, as well as a background in outpatient practice management and EHR systems. These contributions reflect his commitment to advancing healthcare technology.
Career Timeline
Ben Mehling's career spans over two decades in the healthcare technology industry. He began his professional journey at the University of California, Irvine - Merage School of Business, where he worked as Development Manager and later as Interim CIO. His career includes various leadership roles at Medsphere Systems Corporation, Mirth, and Crossover Health, showcasing a trajectory of increasing responsibility and impact in technology and healthcare.