DAS Health Taps Virtual Care Veteran Lee Horner as New CEO

TAMPA, FL – March 30, 2026 – DAS Health, a rapidly expanding provider of healthcare technology and business solutions, has appointed veteran healthcare software executive Lee Horner as its new Chief Executive Officer. The move signals a strategic pivot for the company as it aims to leverage Horner's extensive experience in virtual care and scaling high-growth ventures to navigate an increasingly complex industry landscape.

Horner's appointment comes at a pivotal moment for DAS Health. The company is charting a new course following its majority acquisition in May 2025 by private equity firm Coalesce Capital, which took over from Sheridan Capital Partners. Under Sheridan's ownership since 2021, DAS Health experienced explosive growth of over 400%, earning it a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies for a record eleven times. Horner now steps in to guide the next phase of this trajectory, tasked with harnessing the company's momentum to solidify its market leadership.

A New Era of Strategic Growth

DAS Health has built a formidable reputation by offering a comprehensive suite of services essential to modern healthcare providers. Its portfolio includes managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud hosting, revenue cycle management (RCM), and patient engagement solutions that currently impact over 15 million patients across North America. The company’s recent growth has been fueled by both organic expansion and a series of strategic acquisitions.

In February 2024, DAS Health acquired vcpi, a move that extended its reach into the senior living sector. This was followed by an expansion into the Canadian market in July 2024 through the acquisition of a North American Digital Health division. This aggressive M&A strategy, coupled with the opening of new regional offices in Chicago, Atlanta, and Phoenix, underscores the company's ambition. Horner's appointment is widely seen as a deliberate choice by Coalesce Capital to install a leader with a proven playbook for transforming growth-stage companies into dominant market players.

Horner brings over two decades of executive experience, with a notable focus on innovative healthcare delivery models. He was the founder and CEO of Synzi, a virtual care company that was later acquired by AMN Healthcare. More recently, he served as CEO of Q Care Plus, a telehealth provider focused on delivering stigma-free access to care. His career is marked by leadership roles where he drove strategic transformation and product innovation, making him uniquely suited to lead DAS Health as it confronts the industry's most pressing challenges.

"DAS Health has earned a strong reputation for helping healthcare organizations navigate complexity and improve outcomes through technology and services," Horner stated in the official announcement. "I'm thrilled to join this talented team and build on that momentum. Together, we will continue to innovate, expand our capabilities, and create meaningful impact for the organizations we serve."

Confronting Healthcare's Digital Battlefield

The environment Horner enters is fraught with challenges that extend far beyond routine IT management. Healthcare remains the primary target for cybercriminals, a threat underscored by the massive disruption caused by the Change Healthcare ransomware attack in 2025. Providers face a relentless barrage of threats, from sophisticated ransomware and double-extortion attacks to vulnerabilities in the ever-expanding network of connected medical devices. The cybersecurity workforce shortage further complicates the ability of organizations to defend themselves.

Beyond security, healthcare systems are grappling with a "data stampede." The proliferation of digital health tools, cloud platforms, and third-party vendors has created an overwhelming influx of data, often stored in siloed systems. This lack of interoperability contributes to significant operational inefficiencies and increases clinician burnout, a critical issue plaguing the industry. Providers need more than just technology; they need integrated solutions that streamline workflows, provide actionable insights, and ultimately reduce administrative burden.

It is within this high-stakes context that Horner's leadership will be tested. His background suggests a strategy that goes beyond simply selling software. His experience at Synzi points to a deep understanding of how to integrate virtual care seamlessly into clinical workflows, a key priority as healthcare delivery evolves into a hybrid model of in-person and remote services. DAS Health is positioned to bundle its robust cybersecurity and managed IT services with the advanced, user-friendly virtual care platforms that Horner has a history of developing.

Charting the Future: AI, Interoperability, and Innovation

Under Horner's direction, DAS Health is expected to accelerate its investment in next-generation technologies. The healthcare industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning. These technologies are moving from pilot projects to core enterprise capabilities, with applications in predictive analytics, clinical decision support, and operational automation. Horner's challenge will be to integrate AI meaningfully into DAS Health's portfolio, particularly within its RCM and patient engagement solutions, to deliver tangible cost savings and efficiency gains for clients.

Furthermore, Horner's past commitment to improving health equity through technology at Q Care Plus may signal a new dimension for DAS Health's mission. The company could begin tailoring solutions to address the needs of underserved communities and bridge the digital divide in healthcare access.

With fresh capital from Coalesce and a new leader renowned for strategic execution, the industry will be watching closely. The next chapter for DAS Health will likely involve continued strategic acquisitions, a deeper push into AI-powered analytics, and a significant expansion of its virtual care capabilities. By combining its foundational strengths in IT infrastructure and security with a forward-looking vision for digital health, the company under Lee Horner is poised to redefine what it means to be a trusted technology partner in the evolving world of healthcare.