Ed Castledine, chief executive officer (CEO) of Saltzer Health, has been named market president of Select Health in Idaho. He will start in his new role in February 2022, assuming responsibilities of Jerry Edgington, Select Health VP and General Manager, Idaho, who has announced his plans to retire in April.

Ed brings more than 20 years of experience working with business-to-consumer markets and driving growth across integrated delivery system environments. He is an innovative leader with a strong track record of building enduring business relationships and high-performing teams. He is passionate about reducing the cost of healthcare in Idaho.

At Select Health, Ed will focus on the expansion of consumer and government markets serving more than 100,000 people in Idaho. As CEO of Saltzer Health, Ed has been responsible for the strategic vision, payor/provider partnership development, and operational leadership of the rapidly growing medical group.

Previously, he was the CEO of St. Luke’s Nampa where he was responsible for the start-up of the acute care hospital with oversight of strategic planning, analysis, product development, and regulatory compliance. Ed also served as the administrator of the St. Luke’s ortho-neuro and rehab service lines, operated a healthcare consulting company, and was the CEO of Treasure Valley Hospital.

A native of Nampa, Ed graduated from college in Ohio before returning to Idaho and earning an MBA at Northwest Nazarene University.