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Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA, in white coat standing next to table in operating suite

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Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA, Appointed Chief Innovation Officer

Leading efforts in AI and innovation at UC San Diego Health
Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA, in white coat standing next to table in operating suite

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Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA, Appointed Chief Innovation Officer

December 8, 2025 | Leslie Aquinde

Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA, Appointed Chief Innovation Officer

UC San Diego Health appoints Alexander Khalessi as chief innovation officer to lead AI integration, drive digital transformation and advance health information.

Data-Driven Surgical Supply Lists Can Reduce Hospital Cost and Waste

November 25, 2025 | Leslie Aquinde

Data-Driven Surgical Supply Lists Can Reduce Hospital Cost and Waste

UC San Diego study shows data-driven surgical supply lists can cut waste, save millions and improve efficiency without compromising patient safety.

First in the United States to Offer New Testicular Cancer Blood Test

November 3, 2025 | Kim Coutts

First in the United States to Offer New Testicular Cancer Blood Test

UC San Diego Health is the first hospital system in the country to offer a new integrated MRNA blood test for testicular cancer.

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