UVA Health's CIO Sonny Sapra on the Intersection of Tech and Medicine

Hear from Sonny Sapra, CIO of UVA Health, about the key takeaways and strategic insights from the HIMSS Virginia Annual Conference. Hosts of The Buzz Podcast discuss with Sonny his experience at this year's gathering. As CIO, his perspective on the event highlights how industry leaders digest new information and translate those lessons into actionable strategies for their health systems. This conversation is ideal for those interested in how executive leadership navigates the rapidly shifting landscape of modern hospital administration. By reviewing this session, you gain insight into the specific learning opportunities available at the HIMSS Virginia event. We examine how professionals can leverage such regional conferences to drive better outcomes and support digital adoption across large healthcare organizations. Whether you are in health IT or clinical management, this interview offers a practical look at staying ahead of industry trends. Subscribe for updates on future regional healthcare events, and comment below if you attended this conference. Hear from Sonny Sapra, CIO of UVA Health, about the key takeaways and strategic insights from the HIMSS Virginia Annual Conference. Hosts of The Buzz Podcast sit down with Sonny to discuss his experience at this year's gathering. As CIO, his perspective on the event highlights how industry leaders digest new information and translate those lessons into actionable strategies for their health systems. This conversation is ideal for those interested in how executive leadership navigates the rapidly shifting landscape of modern hospital administration. By reviewing this session, you gain insight into the specific learning opportunities available at the HIMSS Virginia event. We examine how professionals can leverage such regional conferences to drive better outcomes and support digital adoption across large healthcare organizations. Whether you are in health IT or clinical management, this interview offers a practical look at staying ahead of industry trends. Subscribe for updates on future regional healthcare events, and comment below if you attended this conference. 0:00 Unlocking Innovation at Hims 2026 0:41 The Reality of Implementing AI 1:46 Building the Arise Data Platform 4:20 Continuous Learning in a Tech-Driven World 6:58 The Power of Clinical Relationships #healthit #himss #himssvirginia #healthcare #cio