The Nebraska Hospital Association has appointed Great Plains Health Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Ivan Mitchell to lead Nebraska hospitals through Medicaid Expansion.

In November 2018, voters approved Medicaid expansion to include approximately 90,000 Nebraskans who are in “the gap” and do not currently have health insurance coverage.

A task force has been formed, led by Mitchell with the intent of addressing Medicaid expansion and its potential impact on Nebraska hospitals. The task force will meet on a regular basis and will have completed its work no later than June 30, 2019. They will work closely with the NHA Advocacy team, key state senators, peer hospital members and researchers at the UNMC Office of Public Health.

“I’m honored to be selected by my peers to lead Nebraska Hospitals on such an important topic.  This selection by our organization shows the respect the rest of the state has for our leadership team and the organization.”

Mitchell will Chair the task force which includes individuals from across the state, including: Russ Gronewold, vice president of finance and CFO at Bryan Health, Jeanette Wojtalewicz CFO at CHI Health, Amy Hatcher senior vice president and CFO at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, Jim Ulrich CEO at York General, Todd Consbruck president/CEO at Avera Creighton & St. Anthony’s Hospitals, Chad Jurgens CEO at Jefferson Community Health & Life, David Burd CEO at Thayer County Health Services, and John Mentgen president/CEO at Regional West Health Services.