Samaritan Health Services Names Marty Cahill As New CEO April 14, 2025 Experienced executive and long-time Samaritan, Marty Cahill, MBA, will succeed outgoing CEO Doug Boysen, JD, MHA, on May 19, 2025. Samaritan Health Services’ Board of Directors has named Marty Cahill, MBA, as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer. Cahill, a seasoned health care executive, most recently served as the chief operating officer of hospitals and has been a leader at the organization since 2007. His appointment, which takes effect May 19, 2025, follows the December 2024 resignation announcement of Doug Boysen, JD, MHA, who in his eighth year of service as CEO has built a lasting legacy at Samaritan. 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. “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.” Cahill will step into his role as president and CEO on May 19, 2025. At that time, 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. About Samaritan Health Services Samaritan Health Services, based in Corvallis, Oregon, is 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. Driven by its mission to build healthier communities together, the system includes five hospitals, nearly 100 medical clinics, retail pharmacies and fitness centers. Samaritan 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 prioritizes advancing medical education and addressing community-wide health concerns through partnerships with educational institutions, local nonprofits and public health departments. Nationally, Samaritan has been recognized for providing high-quality care and as one of America’s healthiest workplaces. Photo: Marty Cahill takes over as the third CEO of Samaritan Health Services, which is headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon.
