Vivek K. Reddy, MD, MMM, has been named Chief Health Informatics Officer for University of Utah Health, effective July 1, 2026.
Reddy has served as interim in this role since May 2024, providing strategic clinical leadership for the safe, effective, and innovative use of health information technology across University of Utah Health. He will work closely with clinical, operational, quality, and digital leaders to advance informatics strategy, optimize clinical workflows and documentation, guide technology-enabled improvements in care delivery, and support the responsible integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, into clinical practice.
As chief health informatics officer, Reddy will partner with leaders across the health system to align digital investments with organizational priorities, improve the clinician experience, strengthen data governance, and ensure that technology supports high-quality, patient-centered care.
“Vivek brings an exceptional combination of clinical expertise, informatics leadership, and strategic vision,” said Erica Bisson, MD, system associate chief clinical officer and system chief medical officer for University of Utah Health. “Throughout his career, he has demonstrated how thoughtfully designed technology can improve patient care, support care teams, and advance organizational performance. As we continue to invest in digital transformation and AI-enabled innovation, Dr. Reddy’s leadership will help ensure those efforts remain grounded in quality, safety, and measurable value for our patients and communities.”
Reddy joined U of U Health in 2019. Most recently, he served as executive vice chair and vice chair of strategy in the Department of Neurology, chair of the Medical Records Committee and Credentials Committee, co-chair of the Digital Enablement Committee, and both inpatient and outpatient chief value officer for neurology. In these roles, he has led initiatives focused on quality, safety, operational excellence, and clinical transformation across the health system.
Prior to joining U of U Health, Reddy served as chief health information officer for Intermountain Health and held several senior informatics leadership positions at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, including chief medical information officer. Throughout his career, he has led enterprise efforts in electronic health record optimization, clinical documentation improvement, data governance, analytics, interoperability, and care transformation.
A board-certified neurologist and vascular neurologist, Reddy is also board-certified in clinical informatics. He is nationally recognized for his contributions to health information technology, including being named one of six recipients of the inaugural EHR Game Changers Award, which honors leaders who have significantly advanced the design, adoption, and use of electronic health records.
“I am honored to serve in this role and grateful for the opportunity to help shape the future of health care delivery at University of Utah Health,” Reddy said. “Technology is most effective when it empowers clinicians, improves the patient experience, and supports better outcomes. I look forward to working with colleagues across the health system to advance innovations that strengthen care delivery while keeping patients and care teams at the center of everything we do.”
Reddy received an MD at Drexel University College of Medicine and completed residency in neurology, chief residency, and fellowship in vascular neurology at the University of Pittsburgh. He also holds a Master of Medical Management degree from Carnegie Mellon University.