As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of EmpowerMH, Dr. Benzion Blech leads the development and integration of technology-driven solutions to enhance mental health care delivery. He specializes in EHR optimization, clinical workflow automation, AI-driven analytics, and secure healthcare data integration, ensuring HIPAA compliance, interoperability, and provider efficiency.
Dr. Blech's career seamlessly integrates clinical neurology and healthcare technology, allowing him to develop scalable, innovative digital health solutions that enhance patient care and provider efficiency.
After earning his bachelor’s degree summa cum laude from Fairleigh Dickinson University, he completed his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine, where he began developing healthcare applications focused on clinical documentation, workflow automation, and data-driven decision-making. He continued this work throughout his neurology residency at the Mayo Clinic, serving as Chief Resident and receiving the Manfred Muenter Award for excellence in clinical neurology. During residency and his subsequent vascular neurology fellowship, he led EHR integration efforts, developed clinical applications, and contributed to stroke care database innovations. He also published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, covering cerebrovascular disorders, telemedicine, and healthcare technology applications.
After completing his training, Dr. Blech worked as an attending telestroke neurologist for a large national practice, providing remote acute stroke care. His dual expertise in telehealth from both a clinical and technical perspective allowed him to refine and improve telemedicine workflows, remote patient monitoring systems, and digital health integrations.
Beyond clinical work, Dr. Blech has held multiple C-suite positions, including Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Executive Officer, at various healthcare technology companies. He has led the development and scaling of software and hardware solutions, focusing on EHR interoperability, AI-driven automation, HIPAA-compliant system architecture, and enterprise-level security.
Dr. Blech also consults with healthcare software and hardware companies, advising on product development, integration strategies, and regulatory compliance. He continuously stays up to date with the latest technical frameworks and AI tooling to ensure complete and efficient full-stack application development and deployment. His expertise in cloud computing, database structures, front-end and back-end development, and AI-driven automation allows him to create robust, scalable, and secure healthcare platforms.
Dr. Blech is passionate about emerging healthcare technologies, AI applications in medicine, and cybersecurity. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, cycling, and spending time outdoors with his family. His extensive background in telehealth from both a clinical and technical perspective has fueled his mission to create seamless, scalable digital healthcare solutions. His work at EmpowerMH reflects his dedication to using cutting-edge technology to enhance mental health services and support providers in delivering the best possible care.
