Samaritan Health Services has named Marty Cahill, MBA, as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer. They say Cahill is a seasoned health care executive, having been with Sam Health since 2007, and most recently serving as the chief operating officer of their hospitals.
His appointment, which takes effect May 19, 2025, follows the December 2024 resignation announcement of Doug Boysen, JD, MHA, who is in his eighth year of service as CEO. Under Boysen’s leadership, Samaritan has built two new hospitals, navigated a global pandemic, and developed many new clinical programs to enhance the health of the communities served by Samaritan.
His tenure has come at a time when rural systems like Samaritan are struggling with inflationary pressures and lagging public and private insurance reimbursements. Recently, Boysen disclosed that he believes Samaritan will either need to increase its size or be taken over by a larger healthcare provider if it is to achieve the economies of scale he sees as necessary for the organization’s survival.
As Cahill assumes the leadership role, Boysen will assume a consultative role in which he will continue to serve though early June 2025.
About Cahill
A Massachusetts native, Cahill attended the University of Oregon, where he received a bachelor’s degree in sociology. He followed that with a master’s in business administration with an emphasis in organizational behavior from Marylhurst University in Marylhurst, Oregon.
Cahill has worked for Samaritan Health Services since 2007, when he was hired as the director of physician relations for the medical staff at all five Samaritan hospitals. He served as CEO of Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital from 2009 to 2015. In 2013, he was appointed COO of Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital and assumed the role of its CEO in 2015 until becoming COO for Samaritan hospitals in late 2023.
What they’re saying
“It is a distinct pleasure to name Cahill to this position given his extensive industry experience and ongoing commitment to the delivery of quality health care,” said Randy Springer, chair of the Samaritan Health System board of directors. “Naming a successor to follow Doug Boysen’s tenure was a distinct challenge given Boysen’s impactful contributions to the system and the community, but we believe we’ve found the right leader in Cahill to write the next chapter in Samaritan’s story.”
“It is an honor to be chosen to lead Samaritan Health Services in this role,” said Cahill. “I’ve devoted the past two decades of my professional life to supporting the mission and working collaboratively with other executives to serve our community. Together we will continue to build upon the foundation that Doug’s leadership has solidified.”
About Samaritan Health Services
Samaritan Health Services, is based in Corvallis. They are a nonprofit regional health system with more than 5,300 employees. Founded in 1997, the organization provides care to more than 290,000 residents in Benton, Lincoln, Linn and portions of Marion and Polk counties.
The system includes five hospitals, nearly 100 medical clinics, retail pharmacies and fitness centers. Samaritan also offers health insurance plans, including locally administered Medicare Advantage plans, employer group plans and a Samaritan employee plan. Samaritan also administers the regional InterCommunity Health Network Coordinated Care Organization.
Samaritan also has local partnerships with educational institutions, nonprofits and public health departments.
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