Mr. Samms expects to begin his new role Dec. 7, the health system said in a news release. He will replace Dennis Roemer, who announced in September his plans to retire in December after a 42-year finance career.
Mr. Samms currently serves as vice president and CFO of WellStar Health System’s Kennestone and Windy Hill hospitals in Marietta, Ga.
Before joining WellStar, he was network CFO for New York City’s public health system, NYC Health + Hospitals. He also previously served as vice president of finance and revenue cycle at St. Barnabas Hospital in New York City and as vice president of finance and planning at East Orange (N.J.) General Hospital.
Mr. Samms earned his MBA from Regis University in Denver.
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