Matt Medley named CEO of MUSC Health-Orangeburg

MUSC Health-Orangeburg has named Matthew M. “Matt” Medley its new CEO. Medley officially began his role on March 9.

In his new role, Medley leads the MUSC Health-Orangeburg senior leadership team and reports to the Charleston Division CEO. He will also serve on the MUSC Health-Charleston Division executive leadership committee.

“Matt brings a strong track record of operational excellence and strategic leadership,” Dr. Saj Joy, CEO of MUSC Health-Charleston Division said in a news release. “He understands how to align clinical operations, financial performance and long-term strategy in a way that drives sustainable growth. His experience across complex health systems will be instrumental as Orangeburg continues to advance its role within MUSC Health and expand services for the region.”

Medley served as the chief operating officer for the MUSC Health-Midlands Division, where drove measurable improvements in inpatient admissions, surgical volumes and operational revenue, according to the news release. In partnership with divisional leadership, he strengthened clinical outcomes while advancing capital planning initiatives to support long-term growth.

Prior to joining MUSC Health in 2023, Medley spent more than seven years at Mayo Clinic, where he held multiple administrative leadership roles, including operations administrator for Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., and operations manager for cancer programs. In those roles, he led complex operational improvements across oncology services, elevating efficiency, workforce optimization and patient experience. He led institutional readiness efforts and workforce strategies to support safe, uninterrupted care delivery during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Earlier in his career, Medley served in leadership roles at UF Health and completed administrative training at Johns Hopkins Medicine. He has a Master of Health Administration and a Bachelor of Health Science from the University of Florida. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

“I am honored to join the Orangeburg team and serve this community,” Medley said in the release. “The dedication the care team and the trust this organization has built with its patients is remarkable. I look forward to supporting our teams, enhancing the overall patient experience and continuing to strengthen the quality and reliability of care our community depends on.”