OMAHA, NE, January 5th, 2026 – CyncHealth, the Nebraska-based non-profit organization, announces that Dr. Larra Petersen-Lukenda has assumed the role of interim Chief Executive Officer of CyncHealth, overseeing the health technology organization’s operations. After serving the organization for over 8 years, Dr. Bland stepped down as CEO at the end of December 2025. As a national search is conducted, Dr. Bland will serve as a consultant to the organization during this transition period.
Dr. Petersen-Lukenda will work closely with CyncHealth’s senior leadership and the Board of Directors to continue advancing interoperability and improving healthcare. Dr. Petersen-Lukenda notes, “Dr. Bland has had a significant impact on the organization’s growth and trajectory, and we look forward to continuing our impactful work for public, population, and community health.”
Dr. Petersen-Lukenda has been with CyncHealth for over five years and has significantly contributed to the organization during her tenure, including early leadership of our analytics work and championing community efforts of the Nebraska Healthcare Collaborative and Midwest Institute for Community Health. Her extensive knowledge and expertise will be instrumental in enhancing efforts to improve healthcare outcomes.
After over eight years at CyncHealth, Dr. Bland leaves a powerful legacy. Since being appointed CEO in 2018, she has guided CyncHealth’s strategic growth beyond Nebraska’s established health information exchange (HIE) and Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) to support broader regional health data efforts. “I am proud of what we’ve accomplished and deeply grateful to colleagues and partners for their support and collaboration over the years,” says Dr. Bland. “I look forward to seeing CyncHealth continue to further interoperability in the Midwest.”
Dr. Petersen-Lukenda added, “Dr. Bland has been a valued visionary leader for CyncHealth, driving significant transformation at CyncHealth and the industry. We thank Dr. Bland for her dedication and wish her continued success going forward.”
About CyncHealth
CyncHealth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating as a health data utility, connecting over 5 million lives and 1,100 facilities across Nebraska and Iowa. Our network includes hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare providers who collaborate to improve patient outcomes through secure health information exchange. CyncHealth is at the forefront of
interoperability—enabling access to comprehensive data like patient histories, lab results, and immunizations so healthcare providers can deliver safer, more coordinated care.
For more information, visit CyncHealth.org and follow CyncHealth on LinkedIn.
