Allen Byington

Allen Byington is a serial entrepreneur with business successes that include automotive, aircraft, communications, broadband technology, and health information technology and exchange. Byington was the visionary and driving force behind the creation and establishment of Big Bend Regional Healthcare Information Organization and the co‐architect of its health information exchange (HIE) technology infrastructure.

Byington, along with board-certified vascular surgeon Dr. Dan Kaelin, established Centralis Health (formerly known as HIE Networks) to expand the availability of affordable, health care provider-driven HIE throughout the United States.

A tireless advocate, Byington donates his personal time and resources to support the expansion of HIE in Florida. He works collaboratively with the Florida Hospital Association and the Florida Medical Association to support their federal and state advocacy and has served as a pro bono advisor on health information policies for a number of other organizations.