Cylinder Health appoints Terry Boch as CEO as demand grows for digestive health solutions

Health care technology executive brings more than three decades of leadership experience and a personal connection to digestive health.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 11:34am

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Cylinder Health, a leading virtual digestive health provider, has announced the appointment of Terry Boch as its new chief executive officer. Boch brings over 30 years of experience in building and scaling health care technology companies and will lead Cylinder's next phase of growth as employers and health plans increasingly seek solutions to address the rising cost and complexity of digestive health care.

Why it matters

Digestive health is a significant and often overlooked driver of health care spending in the United States, with an estimated 60 to 70 million Americans experiencing digestive diseases each year, contributing to billions in annual health care costs and millions of emergency department visits. Cylinder has built a strong clinical and operational foundation in the digital digestive health category, and Boch's leadership experience will be crucial in guiding the company through its next phase of growth.

The details

Cylinder is a market leader in delivering innovative digestive health solutions across a nationwide membership footprint with leading employers and health plans to improve digestive health outcomes. The company has also built one of the strongest clinical evidence bases in the digital digestive health category, with multiple peer-reviewed studies demonstrating improvements in symptoms, health outcomes, and health care costs. Boch brings a proven track record of leading high-performing health care technology companies and delivering emerging and innovative solutions across payor, provider, and employer markets.

  • Cylinder Health announced the appointment of Terry Boch as CEO on March 19, 2026.

The players

Terry Boch

Cylinder Health's new chief executive officer, with more than 30 years of experience building and scaling health care technology companies.

Robert Garber

Board Member of Cylinder Health and Managing Partner of 7wire Ventures.

Cylinder Health

The leading virtual digestive health provider, delivering personalized, clinician-backed care for a full spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions and symptoms.

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What they’re saying

“Terry has dedicated her career to building health care technology companies that tackle complex problems. Cylinder has built a strong clinical and operational foundation. As digestive health becomes increasingly recognized as a major driver of health care costs, Terry's deep experience scaling organizations will be invaluable in guiding the company into its next phase of growth.”

— Robert Garber, Board Member of Cylinder and Managing Partner of 7wire Ventures

“Digestive health affects millions of people, yet getting the right care is still surprisingly difficult. Cylinder has built something special — a coordinated model that improves outcomes for members while helping employers and health plans better manage the total cost of care. I'm excited to join the team at a time when digestive health is finally getting the attention it deserves and to help scale the impact Cylinder is already delivering.”

— Terry Boch, CEO of Cylinder Health

What’s next

Boch's appointment comes as digestive health gains increasing attention as one of the largest and most complex drivers of health care costs. Under her leadership, Cylinder Health will continue to scale its innovative digestive health solutions to more employers and health plans across the country.

The takeaway

Cylinder Health's appointment of Terry Boch as CEO highlights the growing recognition of digestive health as a major driver of health care costs in the United States. Boch's extensive experience in building and scaling health care technology companies will be crucial in guiding Cylinder through its next phase of growth and expanding the reach of its coordinated, evidence-based approach to improving digestive health outcomes.