UCI Health leader recognized as a Rising Star Under 40 by Becker’s
Doug Turner, vice president of enterprise applications, is leading a transformational systemwide electronic health record integration
Orange, Calif. — Doug Turner, vice president of enterprise applications at UCI Health, has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of its 100 Rising Stars, a list of healthcare leaders under 40 who are making an impact.
The annual recognition highlights a new generation of bold, innovative leaders focused on improving healthcare, making it accessible, affordable and seamless for patients.
Turner is leading the implementation of a $200 million Epic electronic health record and applications project to integrate the academic health system’s six hospitals. The project will be completed in December as UCI Health — Irvine opens its doors.
Becker’s said:
“His leadership ensures the seamless unification of UCI Health hospitals in Orange, Fountain Valley, Lakewood, Los Alamitos, Placentia and the new Irvine acute care hospital set to open in late 2025, improving care delivery, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes.”
“His strategic vision and relationship-building skills have been central to aligning diverse stakeholders behind this large-scale transformation. By empowering teams and maintaining clear communication, he has positioned UCI Health for improved operational efficiency and patient care delivery.”
Turner’s work sets the stage for a fully integrated, modernized health system that supports both clinical excellence and long-term innovation.
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About UCI Health
UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education. Follow UCI Health on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.