Technology >> CEO Interviews >> June 4, 2001

Mark Bennett – Medcom Usa (emedd)

MARK E. BENNETT has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company since November 1997 and Director of the company since September 1997. Mr. Bennett joined MedCom USA after founding Link International Technologies, which was acquired by MedCom USA in January 1997. Link was one of several companies directed by Mr. Bennett that focused on combining the latest point of sale technology with the electronic delivery of financial information. Upon recognizing the need for the cost-effective delivery of medical information to all segments of the multitrillion-dollar healthcare industry, Mr. Bennett pioneered the use of these technologies in the medical field. This strategic change in direction under Mr. Bennett's guidance helped to turn the company's prospects toward a bright future as a leader in the healthcare information industry. Combining Mr. Bennett's extensive background in the technology and transaction processing fields with the relationships he fostered among the leaders in these industries has enabled MedCom USA to forge alliances and partnerships that have expanded the opportunities and growth potential for the company. Profile
DAVID ROBINSON joined the company as Vice President and Chief Information Technology Officer in April 2000. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Robinson was the President of DCB Actuaries & Consultants, s.r.o. since 1991 and of DSM.net, a systems network integration company, since 1986. Mr. Robinson is a member of the Board of Directors of Milliman Global, a worldwide actuarial and consulting firm and an active member of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. Profile
TWST: Could we start with a brief history and overview of Medcom USA?

Mr. Bennett: About three and a half years ago the present management

came into the company and changed its direction and