As CIO of Optum, Ms. Quraishi is guiding one of the world’s largest healthcare organizations through a new era of tech-driven, patient-centered care. She oversees technology strategy across nine states and leads over 2,000 global employees, delivering $300 million in digital initiatives that power innovation in EHR modernization, virtual care and generative AI. Under her leadership, Optum implemented automation that cut paper costs by $1.2 million and deployed ambient transcription, saving five minutes per visit per clinician and redirecting time to more personalized care. Known for her collaborative leadership style, Ms. Quraishi fosters high-performing teams while mentoring future leaders and championing inclusion across the industry. Her work directly advances the healthcare quadruple aim of enhancing the care experience, improving outcomes, lowering costs and boosting clinician satisfaction.
