Mr. Heins serves as senior vice president, CIO and CISO for Lifepoint Health, overseeing a broad range of responsibilities including cybersecurity, information protection, identity management, cloud security, IT risk management and enterprise customer support. He took on his current role in May 2026 after serving as the system’s vice president and chief security and privacy officer for nearly three years. Known for his visionary approach, he has successfully integrated cybersecurity with digital transformation initiatives, ensuring that innovation is matched with robust security measures. His prior experience includes roles in information security compliance at Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems and roles in information security and internal audit at Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare.
