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New CCHS CEO to start later this year or early 2017

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October 3rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Officials at Cass County Health System announced today (Monday), that Brett Altman, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), will be the new Chief Executive Officer for the organization.  The Board of Trustees approved the contract for Altman during a special meeting this (Monday) morning. In a Press Release, Cass County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees Chairman Ned Brown said  “After a thorough search and interview process, it became apparent that Mr. Altman has the vision, leadership skills and industry expertise to continue to move our organization forward.”

Altman has served as President and CEO at Skiff Medical Center in Newton, Iowa for the past 2 ½ years.

Brett Altman, DPT, MBA, FACHE (photo submitted)

Brett Altman, DPT, MBA, FACHE (photo submitted)

He began his career at Skiff as the Director of Physical Therapy in 1994. Over the past 22 years he has moved up through the organization, serving as Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Interim CEO, Clinical Operations Officer and Chief Operating Officer before becoming CEO in 2014.

Altman said “I’ve loved my career at Skiff, but this opportunity was too good to pass up. Cass County has a fantastic health system that is vital to the community. My family and I are very excited about becoming part of the Cass County community.”

Six candidates were invited to participate in on-site interviews for the position.  The CCHS Board established four teams with a total of 25 people to conduct the interviews.  The teams included board members, administrators, medical providers and department directors. Ned Brown said he was  “Very pleased with the candidates [they] were able to bring to CCHS,” noting also that “Much credit should go to a number of people – Pat Markham and our existing Admin Team for helping prepare the candidate interview plan, the interview teams that spent time preparing for and interviewing the candidates, and perhaps, most of all, the staff who showcased all we have to offer here at CCHS.” Brown said also he thought their selection “Was an easy sell.”

Altman also noted the strength of the CCHS staff.  He said “I was tremendously impressed with everyone I met, and I can’t wait to get started. I am honored to have the opportunity to help lead CCHS into the future, and I look forward to working together with a very engaged team.”

Altman and his wife, Sarah, have four children.  They will be moving to the Atlantic area, and he will begin his work at CCHS in late 2016 or early 2017.