Reimer named to hospital and health system CIO leader list
July 31, 2025 |
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Becker’s Hospital Review has named Brad Reimer, Sanford Health senior vice president and chief information officer, to its 2025 list of hospital and health system CIOs to know.
According to Becker’s, the IT leaders featured on the list are driving forward-thinking strategies that create meaningful improvements for both patients and providers. Working closely with their skilled teams, they’re transforming their hospitals and health systems through initiatives like EHR upgrades, advanced cybersecurity solutions and expanded telehealth offerings.
“Health care is the best place to make a difference in people’s lives, and it is an honor to be included among these talented leaders from the health care information industry,” said Reimer. “I have the privilege of working with an incredible team at Sanford Health who consistently raise the bar for how care is delivered to our patients across rural America.”
In his role, Reimer oversees all technology systems, including patient-critical applications, business solutions, infrastructure and information security. With expertise in technology innovation, data analytics and virtual care, he has played a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s digital capabilities.
Under Reimer’s leadership, Sanford Health has strengthened its information security program, optimized efficiencies and enhanced technical infrastructure to support a $350 million virtual care initiative. Reimer also pioneered a reverse rounding program, connecting IT teams with frontline caregivers to better understand technology’s role in patient care. This initiative, which has brought purpose and meaning to IT roles, has increased recruitment and retention. Additionally, Reimer launched “ask me anything” virtual sessions to boost communication and engagement, ensuring transparency and team alignment.
Becker’s Healthcare developed this list based on nominations and editorial research. The full list of individual profiles for all chief information officer honorees can be found here.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
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