Cognizant’s Diana Benli, Chief Product Officer for TriZetto^® Healthcare Products, has ranked No. 1 on the Healthcare Technology Report’s “Top 25 Women Leaders in Healthcare Software 2021” list.

The Healthcare Technology Report recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of the Top 25 women leaders who have a demonstrated track record of success in the healthcare software field. The list showcases women who have contributed meaningfully to their organization’s growth and have been integral in the following:

• Anticipating the unique needs of healthcare systems, companies and professionals
• Recognizing the necessity for interoperability, security and usability within complex digital infrastructures
• Increasing revenue and growth within their organization

Benli has overall responsibility for the realization of the software product solutions strategy for Cognizant’s Healthcare Business. In her role as Chief Product Officer for Cognizant’s TriZetto Healthcare Products, she empowers product teams to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help organizations enhance revenue growth, drive administrative efficiency, improve cost and quality of care, and enhance the member and patient experience.

“I am thrilled and honored to receive this award from The Healthcare Technology Report,” Benli said. “It is exciting  to me to not only be a leader who has made a significant impact in the healthcare software field, but to also be a role model and inspiration for other women  who are currently striving to be an influencer in the complex and competitive fields of software product and evolving technologies. This award acknowledges the diversity, impact and value that women bring towards innovating success in healthcare, software and technology organizations.  I am humbled to be in the company of the other outstanding awardees. I am also grateful for the opportunities I have had, and the talented people I have collaborated with both at Cognizant and throughout my career.”

Benli has over 30 years’ experience in healthcare, working in the provider and payer segments of healthcare and for clinical and software technology organizations. As a frequent healthcare industry events speaker, she shares her knowledge and contributes to industry efforts to make healthcare more connected, collaborative and accessible. Benli has written her own synopsis called “Product Think: Moving from Projects to Products to Platforms,” and she was also highlighted in 280 Group’s e-book, “Trailblazing Women in Product Management.”

Learn more about the Top 25 Women Leaders in Healthcare Software of 2021 here.