Sanford Health leader named by Becker’s as a top CIO to know
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Jon Berg
Sanford Health
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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 2026 list of hospital and health system CIOs to know. This is the fourth consecutive year Reimer has been named to the list.
According to Becker’s, the IT leaders featured on the list leverage cutting-edge technologies which elevate care delivery and streamline operations. Working closely with their skilled teams, they’re advancing their hospitals and health systems through initiatives like EHR upgrades, AI integration and strengthening cybersecurity within their organization.
“This recognition reflects the dedication and expertise of our teams across Sanford Health,” said Reimer. “We believe that no matter the zip code, patients deserve access to high-quality, coordinated care – which is why we’re advancing innovative solutions, from virtual care to AI, to expand access, support our care teams and improve the health of the communities we serve.”
Under Reimer’s leadership, Sanford Health has strengthened its information security and IT risk programs, optimized efficiencies and enhanced technical infrastructure to support a $350 million virtual care initiative. With deep expertise in technology innovation, data analytics and virtual care, he has advanced the organization’s digital capabilities and supported large-scale integration efforts. Reimer has championed a disciplined approach to AI, prioritizing high-value use cases backed by governance, security and trust.
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 55,000 employees and serves more than 2 million patients and nearly 415,000 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 58 hospitals, 289 clinic locations, 145 senior care communities, 4,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and 1,100 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to nearly 80 specialties. More than 400 residents and fellows are trained each year through graduate medical education with Sanford Health fully funding and supporting 29 of the 40 available programs. Sanford Health also includes Lewis Drug, a pharmacy and retail chain with 60 locations in three states and nearly 190 pharmacists. 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.
