Ryan Olsen, MBA, MPH - CEO of Palomar Health Medical Group (PHMG) & CAO for Palomar Health


Ryan Olsen, MBA, MPH, is CEO of Palomar Health Medical Group (PHMG), as well as the CAO for Palomar Health. Ryan has worked as a healthcare executive for more than 17 years, with extensive experience leading California-based healthcare systems. Ryan’s combination of both medical group and hospital experience has helped him further develop the vast integrated delivery system at Palomar Health.  
 
Before joining Palomar Health, Ryan was the regional chief operating officer at Providence Health Orange County, where he had oversight of more than 2,000 employees and 800 physicians across 71 locations, driving key improvements in access, engagement and regional service line development. Ryan has also held hospital and medical group positions (twice) at Cedars-Sinai, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, and UC Irvine Medical Center. Ryan earned his MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and his MPH from the Fielding School of Public Health, where he continues to serve as a lecturer and preceptor. He received his undergraduate degree from UCSD.
 
In his time at Palomar Health, the medical group has doubled in size and achieved the Integrated Healthcare Association's recognition for 'Most Improved' medical group. Ryan’s compassionate and collaborative leadership style has helped the system grow even stronger, while expanding the geography and incorporating the synergistic strengths of the system. The last few years have brought personal challenges to Ryan, losing his sister, mother, and father, as well as his wife, suffering a traumatic brain injury from a devastating car accident; all in the span of 18 months. This has made him a more present and empathic leader, more mindful of the patient experience, and the importance of supporting employees. Ryan has 3 children and is a weekend triathlete. 

Learn more about our Board of Directors, Executive Management Team, and our recent Awards.

  • The mission of Palomar Health is to heal, comfort
    and promote health in the communities we serve.

    Palomar Health is a California Public Healthcare District.

     

  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido

    2185 Citracado Parkway
    Escondido, CA 92029
    442.281.5000
     

    Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Road
    Poway, CA 92064
    858.613.4000

 
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