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
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