Essentia Health Commends North Dakota Legislature, Governor for Overhauling Prior Authorization Process
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Essentia Health Commends North Dakota Legislature, Governor for Overhauling Prior Authorization Process

On Wednesday, April 23, Essentia Health leadership joined North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong and advocates at a bill signing ceremony to highlight prior authorization reform. The legislation (Senate Bill 2280) passed the North Dakota legislature with near unanimous bipartisan support. To advance the legislation, Essentia led a coalition of 20 health care and patient advocacy organizations representing physicians, pharmacists, hospitals, physical therapists, and advocates for seniors, children, cancer patients and individuals.

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Brandon Gockley Appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) at The Iowa Clinic
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Brandon Gockley Appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) at The Iowa Clinic

The Iowa Clinic is pleased to announce the appointment of Brandon Gockley as Chief Information Officer (CIO), bringing a strategic vision that unites innovative technology with compassionate, patient-centered care. With a career rooted in healthcare transformation, Gockley joins The Iowa Clinic to lead technology strategy, drive modernization, and support clinical and operational excellence through secure, intelligent, and future-ready systems.  

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Dr. Daniel Possley, Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, to Join Spine Team at Phelps Memorial Health Center
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Dr. Daniel Possley, Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, to Join Spine Team at Phelps Memorial Health Center

Phelps Memorial Health Center is expanding its orthopedic spine surgery services with the addition of Daniel Possley, DO, to its team. Beginning May 5, 2025, Dr. Possley will offer clinic and surgery in Holdrege aimed at providing relief from pain from chronic and acute spinal issues.

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JRMC Recognized as Leading Critical Access Hospital
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JRMC Recognized as Leading Critical Access Hospital

Jamestown Regional Medical Center is proud to announce that it has been named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the United States by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) for the sixth consecutive year. This prestigious recognition highlights JRMC’s commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, clinical quality and operational excellence in a rural healthcare setting.

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