Hospital and health system CIOs across the U.S. have made a flurry of leadership moves, including new appointments, promotions and retirements. Some executives have stepped into expanded roles within their organizations, while others have exited as health systems rethink how they structure technology leadership amid rapid digital transformation. The shifts come as CIO turnover remains high across the healthcare sector. A 2024 survey from healthcare executive search firm WittKieffer found that 53% of healthcare CIOs have been in their roles for three years or less. Despite the churn, succession planning remains limited: Just 39% of organizations reported having a CIO succession plan, while 25% had none and 36% said one was still in development. Below are recent hospital and health system CIO moves Becker’s has reported. Editor’s note: This article was updated May 22 and will continue to be updated with the latest news. Shakeeb Akhter who served as senior vice president and chief digital and information officer at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, has now moved to New York City-based Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. At Memorial Sloan, he will serve as chief digital officer. Galveston, Texas-based University of Texas Medical Branch named Jayson Laban as its new vice president and chief information officer, effective May 1. Gainesville, Fla.-based UF Health has named Craig Richardville as its new senior vice president and chief digital and information officer, effective May 1. Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health has named CIO Brad Reimer to the new position of chief technology and digital officer.…
