Maryland’s healthcare sector is a major hub for hospitals, healthcare technology providers, and specialized medical services. With increasing digitalization of clinical systems, electronic health records, telehealth platforms, and revenue cycle management services, cybersecurity has become a central priority for healthcare organizations across the state. The leaders below are responsible for protecting sensitive patient data, maintaining regulatory compliance, and strengthening operational resilience in environments where security failures can directly affect patient care.
Izhar Mujaddidi — VP of Information Security & CISO, Coronis Health
Izhar Mujaddidi serves as Vice President of Information Security and Chief Information Security Officer at Coronis Health, where he leads cybersecurity strategy for a healthcare revenue cycle management organization handling sensitive medical and financial data. His role focuses on building comprehensive security frameworks that protect healthcare information while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as HIPAA and FISMA. Mujaddidi oversees risk management, enterprise security programs, and security awareness initiatives designed to safeguard critical healthcare systems.
Before joining Coronis Health, he spent more than a decade with Elevance Health as Senior Director of Cybersecurity and previously served as Chief Information Security Officer at Beacon Health Options (now Carelon Behavioral Health). With more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity leadership, Mujaddidi is known for designing proactive security programs that identify vulnerabilities early and integrate security practices into key business processes across healthcare environments.
Jeremy Lynch — CISO, Get Well
Jeremy Lynch is Chief Information Security Officer at Get Well, where he leads global cybersecurity strategy for a SaaS platform supporting patient engagement and healthcare operations. Lynch approaches security as a business enabler, aligning cybersecurity programs with enterprise growth, customer trust, and regulatory requirements. His leadership spans security, governance, IT operations, and networking functions, with responsibility for building scalable security operating models and high-performing teams.
Lynch works closely with boards and executive leadership to translate complex cyber risk into clear strategic decisions. His work includes overseeing SOC and NOC operations, implementing DevSecOps practices, and strengthening application and API security across SaaS environments. He has also led cybersecurity due diligence and integration across multiple acquisitions, while establishing assurance programs including FedRAMP, HITRUST, and SOC 2 Type II. More recently, he has expanded into AI governance initiatives aligned with frameworks such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and ISO 42001.
Richard Miller — CISO, LifeBridge Health
Richard Miller serves as Chief Information Security Officer at LifeBridge Health, where he oversees cybersecurity strategy for a major healthcare system responsible for protecting patient information and critical clinical infrastructure. Throughout his career, Miller has focused on developing enterprise security strategies that reduce organizational risk while enabling healthcare systems to operate efficiently and securely.
He has led initiatives to implement security architectures, governance frameworks, and policies designed to prevent and contain cyber threats targeting healthcare organizations. Miller has also collaborated with executive leadership on large-scale security transformation programs aligned with NIST frameworks while supporting the secure adoption of cloud technologies. His work emphasizes balancing strong security controls with the operational demands of modern healthcare delivery.
Anthony Pucci — IT & Cybersecurity Director, Choptank Community Health System
Anthony Pucci serves as IT and Cybersecurity Director at Choptank Community Health System, where he leads technology and security initiatives supporting clinical operations and patient services. With more than a decade of experience in healthcare IT leadership, Pucci focuses on aligning technology strategy with organizational goals while maintaining strong cybersecurity protections and regulatory compliance.
His work spans IT infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity program development, and the integration of clinical applications such as electronic health record systems. Pucci collaborates closely with executive leadership to ensure that technology investments strengthen operational efficiency and business continuity while safeguarding healthcare data. Known for building high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement, he plays a key role in strengthening cybersecurity resilience across community healthcare environments.
Strengthening Cybersecurity Across Maryland’s Healthcare Ecosystem
Healthcare organizations in Maryland face one of the most complex cybersecurity landscapes of any industry. Hospitals, healthcare technology providers, and patient services platforms must simultaneously protect sensitive medical data, maintain compliance with strict regulatory frameworks, and ensure uninterrupted clinical operations.
The cybersecurity leaders highlighted here are helping shape how healthcare organizations manage cyber risk while enabling innovation across digital health systems. Their work reflects a broader shift toward security strategies that protect patient trust while supporting the continued evolution of healthcare technology.
For readers exploring cybersecurity leadership across regulated industries, see also CISOs to Watch in Maryland’s Financial Services Industry, where many of the same governance, compliance, and risk management disciplines are applied in financial environments.