Ms. Smith is responsible for the IT division of UnityPoint Health, which includes a team of hundreds of IT professionals in several locations, the oversight of a multimillion-dollar IT operating budget and delivery of an IT portfolio of projects each year. Her team launched a multifactor authentication system to all team members, providers and independent providers to ensure hospitals are safe from cyberattacks.
Becker's Recognition
Laura Smithhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

2023 Winner

2024 Winner

Executives
CIOs of Hospitals and Health Systems to Know
Chief information officers utilize new and innovative technologies to optimize, streamline and improve healthcare delivery. The featured IT executives are leading strategic initiatives that benefit patients and providers. In collaboration with their talented teams, they are modernizing their hospitals and health systems by implementing new EHR systems, cybersecurity softwares and telehealth services.
2024 Winner

Executives
Women in Health IT to Know
Women are working to shape and enhance the future of healthcare through health IT. These strong female leaders are modernizing administrative healthcare processes, cutting back on inefficiencies, standardizing workflows and more.
2025 Winner

