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University of Utah Health appoints Vivek K. Reddy as chief health informatics officer
Reddy will lead health informatics strategy, optimize clinical workflows, strengthen data governance and advance responsible AI integration across care delivery.
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Bhavana P - Fri, 26, Jun 2026
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Vivek K. Reddy / University of Utah Health
University of Utah Health has appointed Indian-American physician Vivek K. Reddy as its chief health informatics officer, effective July 1.
Reddy, who has served as interim chief health informatics officer since May 2024, will provide strategic clinical leadership for the health system's use of information technology, with a focus on improving patient care, clinical workflows and the responsible integration of artificial intelligence into medical practice.
In his elevated role, Reddy will collaborate with clinical, operational and digital leaders to advance the organization's informatics strategy, optimize documentation and workflows, strengthen data governance, and align digital investments with institutional priorities.
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Erica Bisson, system associate chief clinical officer and system chief medical officer for University of Utah Health, said Reddy's blend of clinical expertise and informatics leadership positions him to guide the health system's digital transformation.
“Vivek brings an exceptional combination of clinical expertise, informatics leadership, and strategic vision. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated how thoughtfully designed technology can improve patient care, support care teams, and advance organizational performance,” Bisson said.
Reddy joined University of Utah Health in 2019 and has held several leadership positions, including executive vice chair and vice chair of strategy in the Department of Neurology. He has also chaired the Medical Records Committee and Credentials Committee, co-chaired the Digital Enablement Committee, and served as chief value officer for neurology's inpatient and outpatient services.
Before joining the university, Reddy served as chief health information officer at Intermountain Health and previously held senior informatics leadership roles, including chief medical information officer, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
A board-certified neurologist, vascular neurologist and clinical informaticist, Reddy has led initiatives in electronic health record optimization, clinical documentation improvement, analytics, interoperability and care transformation. He was also among the inaugural recipients of the EHR Game Changers Award, recognizing leaders who have advanced the use of electronic health records.
Reddy earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his neurology residency and vascular neurology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. He also holds a Master of Medical Management degree from Carnegie Mellon University.
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