MHA Small Rural Hospital Committee

The committee identifies and reviews issues to develop recommendations and proposals. Any issues relevant to rural health care can be considered including legislative, regulatory and public policy positions initiated by MHA membership and staff. The committee encourages greater interaction with national, state and local organizations concerned with rural health issues.

Committee members for 2009 include:

• Chair: Ben Koppelman, President & CEO, St. Joseph's Area Health Services Inc., Park Rapids
• Richard Ash, Chief Executive Officer, Ortonville Area Health Services
• Bradley Burris, Chief Executive Officer, Pipestone County Medical Center
• Jason Carlson, Chief Executive Officer, Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center, Hallock
• Thomas Crowley, Chief Executive Officer, Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center, Wabasha
• Jason Douglas, Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Hospital & Health Care Center, Moose Lake
• Candace Fenske, Administrator, Madelia Community Hospital
• Matthew Grimshaw, Administrator, St. James Medical Center - Mayo Health System
• Mark Henke, Chief Executive Officer, Sanford Hospital Luverne
• Chuck Hofius, CEO & Administrator, Perham Memorial Hospital and Home
• John Kutch, President & CEO, Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, Grand Rapids
• Jeffrey Lang, Chief Executive Officer, United Hospital District, Blue Earth
• Scott Larson, CEO and Administrator, Madison Hospital
• Michael Milbrath, Executive Vice President, Waseca Medical Center - Mayo Health System
• Daniel Odegaard, Chief Executive Officer, Bigfork Valley Hospital
• Keith Okeson, President & CEO, LifeCare Medical Center, Roseau
• Dan Rohrbach, Chief Executive Officer, Bridges Medical Center, Ada
• Mary Ruyter, Chief Executive Officer, Sanford Jackson Medical Center
• Jeffry Stampohar, Chief Executive Officer, Deer River HealthCare Center
• Daniel Swenson, Chief Executive Officer, Appleton Area Health Services
• Jesse Tischer, Administrator/CEO, Wheaton Community Hospital
• Patricia Townsdin, Chief Executive Officer, Minnesota Valley Health Center, Le Sueur
• Al Vogt, Chief Executive Officer, Cook Hospital & C&NC
• Patricia Wangler, Chief Executive Officer, First Care Medical Services, Fosston