Sajid Ahmed

Sajid Ahmed is a true innovator and pioneer in healthcare information systems. He has unparalleled experience in all aspects of applying computer technology and web-based applications to deliver the highest quality of medical care to patients, to facilitate collaboration among multiple and diverse medical care providers and systems, and to increase the efficiency of healthcare environments. He is the visionary behind WISE Healthcare and is guiding its work in artificial intelligence (AI), workflow engineering for healthcare organizations, virtual healthcare, and more.

Currently serving as an adviser to the leadership team at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital (MLKCH) in South Los Angeles, Sajid was formerly the hospital’s chief information and innovation officer. In that role he oversaw the hospital’s $70 million health information technology initiative and launched an innovation hub on the 42-acre MLK Medical Center Campus.

Sajid’s prior experience also includes serving as director of health information technology and innovation for L.A. Care Health Plan, the nation’s largest public plan, serving over 1 million Los Angeles County residents through free or low-cost health insurance programs. He was responsible for coordinating, managing, and integrating healthcare information technology and eHealth initiatives among multiple users and partners. This includes all medical care providers, community organizations, government agencies, vendors, and other health information technologies. He served as vice chair of the organization’s Technical Advisory Committee. One of his most significant contributions to L.A. Care is the creation of HITEC-LA (Health Information Technology Extension Center for Los Angeles County) for electronic health record adoption and implementation for providers throughout L.A. County.