Why Hospitals Need a Chief Perioperative Officer with Todd Clayman

In this episode of Behind the Red Line, Josiah Whitman sits down with Todd Clayman, Chief Perioperative Officer at University Health, to explore the role of the Chief Perioperative Officer and what it means for the future of perioperative leadership. Todd shares the story behind the title and how University Health has worked to bring surgical services, clinics, and other departments together around the entire patient journey. He discusses the importance of giving perioperative services a seat at the executive table and a voice in decisions around growth, capital investment, physician recruitment, block time, value analysis, and long-term strategy. Drawing on his experience at University Health, Todd also shares what healthcare organizations should consider when evaluating whether a Chief Perioperative Officer role makes sense for their system. If you’re a Director of Surgical Services, perioperative executive, or healthcare leader, this episode offers a unique look at how organizations can elevate perioperative leadership and better connect surgical services with broader system strategy. Whitman Partners is the talent agency for Directors of Surgical Services. Learn more at www.whitmanpartners.com.