athenahealth Names Tom Cowhey Chief Financial Officer
Veteran executive joins athenahealth to help drive the company's next phase of strategic growth
BOSTON, May 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--athenahealth, a leading provider of network-enabled software and services for healthcare practices nationwide, today announced the appointment of Tom Cowhey as the company's new chief financial officer, effective June 9, 2025.
Cowhey brings more than two decades of experience leading financial organizations for large, innovative care delivery organizations. He most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at CVS Health, where he was also a member of the investment committee for CVS Health Ventures. Prior to his time at CVS Health, Cowhey was the CFO at Surgery Partners, the largest independent operator of short-stay and ambulatory surgical facilities in the United States. From 2007 to 2018, Cowhey held various positions at Aetna, including as CFO of Aetna's U.S. health plan business.
"Tom Cowhey brings a broad industry perspective, a deep understanding of the ambulatory care landscape, and first-hand knowledge of the value and impact of the athenahealth platform," said Bob Segert, chairman and chief executive officer at athenahealth. "His ability to integrate the customer perspective into his work will make him an ideal addition to our executive team, and his expertise managing key stakeholders will ensure the market understands our vision, strategy, and execution across athenahealth's lines of business."
While at Surgery Partners, Cowhey participated in evaluating and implementing athenaOne, recognizing the platform's impact in reducing complexity and revenue cycle improvement.
"I've long admired athenahealth for its mission to transform healthcare delivery for the ambulatory care market, and the leadership team's ability to execute on its strategy," said Cowhey. "I share the belief that the future of care will be delivered in settings that prioritize accessible, high-quality, and sustainable care, and I look forward to partnering with this exceptional leadership team to realize those ambitions and drive the next phase of growth for athenahealth."
Tom Cowhey holds a B.A. in economics from Wesleyan University and an M.B.A. from Duke University with a concentration in health sector management.
About athenahealth, Inc.
athenahealth strives to cure complexity and simplify the practice of healthcare. Our innovative technology includes electronic health records, revenue cycle management, and patient engagement solutions that help healthcare providers, administrators, and practices eliminate friction for patients while getting paid efficiently. athenahealth partners with practices with purpose-built software backed by expertise to produce the insights needed to drive better clinical and financial outcomes. We're inspired by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Learn more at athenahealth.com.
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