NYC Health + Hospitals’ Caswell Samms III Nationally Recognized Among “50 Healthcare Leaders Under 40”
Aug 03, 2016
Caswell Samms III, Chief Financial Officer of NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem and NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln has been recognized on Becker’s Hospital Review’s “50 Healthcare Leaders Under 40” list for 2016. This annual honor by Becker’s Hospital Review recognizes administrative leaders who have made considerable accomplishments in their relatively short careers.
“I’m honored to be among those recognized for their work by Becker’s Hospital Review,” said Samms. “I’m proud to utilize my financial skills to help advance the mission of NYC Health + Hospitals, and I’m privileged to work with the support of skilled and motivated colleagues who share my dedication to the system’s goal of helping all New Yorkers live their healthiest lives.”
“Caswell is a results driven leader. As CFO, he instituted various internal controls and operational improvements within his division to well position NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem to meet health care’s ever changing fiscal environment. He is an invaluable member of my executive team,” said Eboné Carrington, Chief Executive Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem.
Samms began his tenure at NYC Health + Hospitals in 2014. In addition to his role as CFO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem and NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, Samms oversees the finances of three community health centers, NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Belvis; NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania; and NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Sydenham.
Prior to joining NYC Health + Hospitals, Samms was employed as Vice President of Finance and Planning and Assistant Vice President of Planning and Business Development at East Orange General Hospital in East Orange, N.J., and as Vice President of Revenue Cycle at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx. Samms graduated Cum Laude from Virginia State University in Petersburg with a BS degree in Accounting. He received his Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and Finance from Regis University in Denver, Colorado, where he graduated with honors.
The Becker’s Hospital Review editorial team selected individuals for inclusion in the “50 Healthcare Leaders Under 40” list based on an editorial review process, including reviews of leadership experience and peer nominations. All leaders included on this list were under 40 at the time of nomination, and include CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, COOs, vice presidents, and directors.
Contact: Jennifer Bender, 212-788-3339