Sam Price, CPA, chief financial officer for East Alabama Health, has been selected for Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 list of “Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know,” marking the second year he has earned the honor.
The national recognition underscores Price’s steady financial guidance and the important role that responsible fiscal leadership plays in supporting East Alabama Health’s commitment to high-quality, compassionate care.
“We are proud to see Sam recognized again for the important role he plays in supporting patient care across East Alabama Health,” said Laura Grill, president and CEO of East Alabama Health. “Through his leadership, we are able to invest wisely in our people, our facilities and the services that support better care for the patients who trust us.”
Price has served East Alabama Health since 1997, following the start of his career with Ernst & Young. He graduated from Auburn University in 1981.
Becker’s annual list recognizes finance executives who help protect the financial strength of hospitals and health systems while enabling their organizations to continue focusing on outstanding patient care.
About East Alabama Health
East Alabama Health encompasses East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital in Valley, East Alabama Medical Center North in Opelika, the Spencer Cancer Center in Opelika, the Auburn Medical Pavilion and a host of other key medical clinics and practices that help provide a continuum of care to patients throughout an 11-county area. EAMC is a 316-bed regional referral hospital. EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital provides emergency and outpatient services while its campus also features a nursing home and an ambulatory surgery center. East Alabama Health employs about 4,100 people and is the second largest employer in the region, trailing only Auburn University.
