BOSTON — athenahealth has named Tom Cowhey as its new chief financial officer, effective June 9, 2025, as the healthcare technology company prepares for its next phase of strategic expansion.
Cowhey brings over 20 years of financial leadership experience across major healthcare organizations. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and CFO at CVS Health, where he also contributed to investment decisions as a member of the CVS Health Ventures investment committee. Prior to that, he held the CFO role at Surgery Partners, the largest independent operator of short-stay and ambulatory surgical centers in the U.S. Earlier in his career, Cowhey spent more than a decade at Aetna, serving in multiple leadership positions, including CFO of the company’s U.S. health plan business.
athenahealth CEO and Chairman Bob Segert praised Cowhey’s deep industry knowledge and familiarity with athenahealth’s offerings. “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,” Segert said. “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.”
Cowhey is no stranger to athenahealth’s software, having worked on the evaluation and implementation of the company’s athenaOne platform during his tenure at Surgery Partners. He noted the system’s effectiveness in streamlining operations and improving revenue cycle performance.
In a statement, Cowhey expressed enthusiasm for his new role. “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,” he said. “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.”
Cowhey holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Wesleyan University and an MBA with a concentration in health sector management from Duke University.
