Mr. Sapra leads technology and innovation strategy at Samaritan Health Services, overseeing IT, informatics, analytics and cybersecurity for both the health system and its health plan. He was instrumental in moving Samaritan’s Epic EHR to Microsoft Azure, making it the third health system worldwide to do so, and championed early adoption of ambient AI tools through a partnership with Abridge. Known for driving organizational change, Mr. Sapra chairs the system’s inclusivity and belonging council and integrates data-informed equity efforts into healthcare strategy. He also actively contributes to workforce development, advising students and serving on the dean’s council of excellence at Oregon State University. Mr. Sapra’s dual leadership in tech and equity initiatives positions him as a unique CIO shaping both systems and workplace culture. Under his leadership, Samaritan Health Services has earned “Most Wired” recognition from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives and Epic “Gold Stars Level 9” distinction.
