Tom Laymon is passionate about changing the way we care for patients. He is recognized as an accessible, forward-thinking, and solutions-oriented leader. He has an extensive track record focusing on consumerism and its effects on healthcare systems and has chartered new territory to change the way we engage with our patients. Firmly committed to the patient and consumer experience, Tom’s focus is on change management and technology to drive change. He implemented an innovative approach at one of the largest health systems to achieve top results in the industry by leveraging technology and the power of positive feedback to motivate teams to care for the patient in a deeper and more comprehensive way. His vision and operational knowledge has achieved break-through results in the industry.
Tom Laymon served as the Senior Vice President and Chief of Care Delivery Operations at Atrium Health, an integrated network with more than 3,500 providers, 400 locations, 7,000 employees, 5 million patient visits and $1.5 billion in annual net revenue.
Prior to joining Atrium Healthcare System, Tom served as Chief Executive Officer of a large orthopedic group where he led the integration of a newly merged consortium to a high functioning single enterprise. Tom also served as the Chicago Region President of a healthcare management and technology company, providing group practice management services and technology solutions to a large group of hospital-based physician networks.
Tom received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Olivet Nazarene University in 1986 and earned his CPA in 1991. He lives in Huntersville, N.C. with his wife and has a daughter in college.