LEXINGTON, KY – May 5, 2025 – Lexington Clinic is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Walters, MBA, as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). With more than 25 years of leadership experience in healthcare IT and cybersecurity, Walters brings deep expertise and a strong track record of innovation to the organization.
A University of Kentucky graduate, Walters most recently served as Executive Director of Technology at UK HealthCare, where he spent nine years leading enterprise technology strategy and operations. Before that, he served as Chief Information Officer and Executive Director for the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, overseeing the state’s health IT infrastructure, including the implementation of Kynect, Kentucky’s healthcare exchange.
Throughout his career, Walters has held key positions across the healthcare and health insurance sectors, consistently driving operational improvements, patient-focused innovations, and secure data management practices.
“Chris brings a rare combination of strategic vision, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of healthcare operations,” said Stephen Behnke, MD, CEO of Lexington Clinic. “His leadership will be pivotal as we invest in technology that enhances patient care, strengthens security, and supports the continued growth of our organization.”
Walters will officially begin his role at Lexington Clinic on May 12, 2025.
About Lexington Clinic:
Founded in 1920, Lexington Clinic is Central Kentucky’s oldest and largest physician-owned group practice. With 350+ providers in 35+ specialties, Lexington Clinic has more than 25 locations and serves about one million patients yearly. For more information about Lexington Clinic, please visit lexingtonclinic.com, or follow us on Facebook (LexingtonClinicKY) and Instagram (lexclinky).
