Troy Hammett, Fache, Mha, Cpa
About Troy Hammett, Fache, Mha, Cpa
Troy Hammett is the Regional CFO for CommonSpirit Health's Central Region, overseeing financial and operational performance for two academic medical centers. He has extensive experience in healthcare finance, having held leadership roles at various organizations, including CommonSpirit Health, Phoebe Putney Health System, and OhioHealth.
Current Role at CommonSpirit Health
Troy Hammett currently serves as the Regional CFO for the Central Region at CommonSpirit Health. He has held this position since 2023, working in a hybrid capacity from Chattanooga, Tennessee. In this role, he oversees the financial and operational performance of a region that includes two academic medical centers and 620 residents and fellows. His responsibilities include managing financial strategies and ensuring the effective delivery of healthcare services.
Previous Experience at CommonSpirit Health
Before his current role, Troy Hammett worked at CommonSpirit Health from 2015 to 2023 as the Division SVP/CFO and Senior Operations Leader for the Southeast Division. During his eight years in this position, he was based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he focused on financial management and operational leadership within the division.
Career Background in Healthcare Finance
Troy Hammett has extensive experience in healthcare finance, having served as CFO and VP of Finance at Phoebe Putney Health System from 2003 to 2009. He also held various finance leadership roles at OhioHealth from 2009 to 2015, including VP Finance at Doctors Hospital and Division CFO for the Central Ohio Market. His career includes a position as Director of Corporate Finance for Healthcare & Life Sciences at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1999 to 2002.
Education and Qualifications
Troy Hammett earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Kentucky, completing his studies from 1982 to 1986. He later pursued a Master of Health Administration (MHA) at Ohio University, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in healthcare finance and administration.
Achievements in Healthcare Management
Throughout his career, Troy Hammett has been instrumental in achieving value-based care savings and improving clinical quality across the regions he has managed. He has experience in facilities planning, construction, and information technology implementation. His leadership has also included transformational initiatives such as physician-hospital integration and mergers and acquisitions.