Box Butte General Hospital Names Gabriel Behling as CEO
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabriel Behling, MHA, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 4, 2026. Behling brings twenty years of leadership experience across the healthcare and energy sectors and a deep commitment to advancing rural healthcare access.
RMC Announces Upcoming Retirement of CEO
Regional Medical Center (RMC) announces Danette Kramer will retire as Chief Executive Officer at the end of 2026, marking the conclusion of a landmark 30-year career with the organization. Kramer, will remain in her role through December 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition as the RMC Governing Board begins a formal search for her successor.
Sanford Health’s Jac McTaggart honored by Becker’s as Top Critical Access Hospital CEO
For the third consecutive year, Becker’s Health Review has named Jac McTaggart, chief executive officer of Sanford Mayville and Sanford Hillsboro Medical Centers, to the 2025 edition of its “103 Critical Access Hospital CEO’s to Know.”
Tyler Ust of Sanford Health Named Top Critical Access Hospital CEO by Becker’s
For the second consecutive year, Becker’s Health Review has named Tyler Ust, Sanford Thief River Falls chief executive officer, to the 2025 edition of its “103 Critical Access Hospital CEO’s to Know.”
Myrtue Medical Center Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
The Myrtue Medical Center Board today announced that Kile Magner has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Magner succeeds Barry Jacobsen, who is retiring at the end of this year after 28 years of leadership to the hospital and community.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Appoints Interim CEO
Effective September 23, 2025, Eric Barber will no longer serve as President and CEO of Mary Lanning Healthcare. The MLH Board of Trustees acknowledges Eric’s contributions to the
Gothenburg Health Board of Directors Appoints Andrew Knust as Chief Executive Officer
Gothenburg Health Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Knust as its new Chief Executive Officer. Knust, who has served the organization since 2017, brings valuable experience in healthcare leadership and a strong commitment to advancing rural health services.
Madison Regional Health System Appoints New CEO
Madison Regional Health System (MRHS) has named Teresa Mallett, MHA, as its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Tammy Miller, who will be retiring at the end of this year. The board of directors engaged a national search firm to find the next CEO for the position. Over 100 candidates indicated interest or submitted an application.
Pioneer Memorial Hospital Welcomes Isaac Gerdes as New CEO
Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Isaac Gerdes as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services.
Koch named Chief Executive Officer at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Douglas Koch, MHA, has been named chief executive officer at Kearney Regional Medical Center (KRMC) and will assume these responsibilities August 5, 2024.
Sanford Health Names Tommy Ibrahim, M.D., MBA, President And CEO Of Sanford Health Plan
Sanford Health has named Tommy Ibrahim, M.D., MBA, the new president and CEO of Sanford Health Plan.
Avera Announces New President And CEO
James “Jim” Dover, FACHE, a seasoned health care executive with more than 30 years of experience serving in leadership positions across a wide array of hospital and health systems, has been named the next President and Chief Executive Officer of Avera Health, one of the largest not-for-profit rural health care systems in the Midwest.
Manning Regional Healthcare CenterNames Shannon Black As New Ceo
Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC), an affiliate of MercyOne, announced Thursday that Shannon Black has accepted the MRHC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position. She will begin her role on February 19.
Avera Health Plans Names New CEO
Avera Health Plans has named David A. Lemperle as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Deb Muller who is retiring. Lemperle will begin in his new role in early August.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Announces New President And CEO
Following a nation-wide Chief Executive Officer (CEO) search, the Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Board of Directors announces the appointment of John Allen as President and CEO. Allen will begin at Prairie Lakes on February 27, 2023, and will replace Paul Macek, who was hired in August 2021 as Interim CEO to assist with the recruitment of a permanent CEO.