UCI Health Chief Medical Information Officer and Vice President of Clinical Informatics Deepti Pandita, MD, has been honored with a Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Changemaker Award for her national leadership in advancing healthcare through information and technology. Recognized for her visionary approach, Pandita leads AI governance, digital transformation, and clinician efficiency initiatives across one of California’s largest academic health systems. Her work emphasizes the responsible, evidence-based use of artificial intelligence to support patient safety, clinical decision-making, and workforce wellness. The award highlights her impact on improving care delivery, operational efficiency, and health system performance through innovation.