Newly appointed CFO Raju Iyer comes to El Camino Health with more than 25 years of healthcare finance leadership experience; he’s served as CFO at healthcare groups including Sutter Health and UCSF Health, according to an
El Camino Health press release. There he led capital investments, growth initiatives and large-scale financial operations.
“El Camino Health’s commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and the community aligns perfectly with my passion for advancing healthcare through strategic financial leadership,” Iyer was quoted in a press release. “I am excited to join an organization that is not only investing in its future, but also deeply values delivering exceptional care to every patient. I look forward to working with the talented team at El Camino Health.”
At Sutter Health, Iyer oversaw the financial operations of 21 hospitals and five medical foundations; he not only developed long-term strategic plans, but he also was involved with the construction of five medical foundations. He also managed multi-billion-dollar capital investments, according to the release. At UCSF, Iyer financially stewarded a number of hospitals and hundreds of clinics, according to the release. He supported intensive infrastructure projects and collaborations that benefited UCSF’s reach and mission. Iyer received a Master of Science in accounting from the University of Illinois, Chicago.
Iyer’s appointment is a result of “unprecedented growth” at El Camino Health, according to the release. In his new role at El Camino Health, Iyer will oversee all financial functions to support El Camino Health’s growth plans that emphasize patient care and community benefit, like the Los Gatos hospital rebuild and future acquisitions.
“El Camino Health is taking bold, strategic steps to shape the future of healthcare in our region,” said Dan Woods, chief executive officer of El Camino Health, in the release. “Raju’s experience and vision will help us deliver on our promise of providing compassionate care for generations to come.”
Currently, El Camino Health is serving double the patients it did six years ago and it’s expanding its care team to more than 300 physicians.
“Iyer’s appointment marks a significant step forward for El Camino Health as we expand our regional footprint and invest in the future of healthcare,” Woods stated. “His expertise in strategic financial planning and operational excellence will be vital as we build a stronger, more connected healthcare system that delivers world-class care close to home.”
