Amar Nagaram named enterprise chief information officer at Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, S.C. (July 30, 2025) – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has named Amar Nagaram as its new enterprise chief information officer (CIO), leading IS strategy for both MUSC and MUSC Health. Nagaram brings more than a decade of health care IT leadership experience, with a proven track record in digital transformation, enterprise systems strategy and clinical technology enablement.

Nagaram most recently served as associate chief information officer at Indiana University Health, where he played a critical role in launching a multi-billion-dollar Epic Systems implementation. He led the project’s initiation phase, driving alignment across clinical, operational and executive stakeholders; securing vendor partnerships; and facilitating board-level approval. His leadership extended across enterprise applications, digital platforms, infrastructure modernization and IT governance.

 

Recognized for his collaborative and execution-focused leadership style, Nagaram has championed innovations in ambient intelligence, workflow automation and data-driven care delivery. He is a strong advocate for leveraging technology to enhance both patient outcomes and provider experience.

“Technology should not only support the business of health care – it should elevate the care experience for both patients and providers,” said Nagaram. “I’m honored to join MUSC and look forward to partnering across the organization to deliver digital solutions that align with our mission and long-term strategic goals.”

Nagaram’s appointment underscores MUSC’s commitment to advancing its digital health strategy; modernizing clinical systems; and building a scalable, integrated IT foundation for the future.