Minn. Stat. 214.32, Subd. 1(a) states: A Health Professionals Services Program Committee is established, consisting of one person appointed by each participating board, with each participating board having one vote. The committee shall designate one board to provide administrative management of the program, set the program budget and the pro rata share of program expenses to be borne by each participating board, provide guidance on the general operation of the program, including hiring of program personnel, and ensure that the program's direction is in accord with its authority.
The Program Committees goals are to ensure that the public is protected, participants are treated with respect, the program is well-managed, financially secure and operating consistently within the statute.
The Program Committees meets quarterly.
NAME | REPRESENTS | STATUS |
Bharati Acharya | Behavior Health and Therapy | Member |
Mary Noble | Chiropractic Examiners | Chair |
Samuel Ankrah
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Dentistry | Member |
Susan Estes | Dietetics and Nutrition Practice | Member |
Amber Lage | Office of EMS | Member |
Karoline Pierson | Occupational Therapy | Member |
Steve Jobe | Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports | Executive Director |
Robert Dehler/Daphne Ponds | Department of Health | Staff |
Jennifer Mohlenhoff | Marriage and Family Therapy | Executive Director |
Averi M. Turner | Medical Practice | Member |
Tracy Sonterre-Rieger | Nursing | Member |
Britt Heglund | Optometry | Executive Director |
James Bialke | Pharmacy | Member |
Kathy Polhamus
|
Physical Therapy | Member |
Podiatric Medicine | Member | |
Michael Thompson | Psychology | Member |
Linda Gustafson | Social Work | Member |
Jody Grote
|
Veterinary Medicine
|
Vice Chair |
Upcoming Program Committee Meetings |
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If you are interested in attending the upcoming Program Committee meeting, please email hlbhpsp@state.mn.us and enter ATTEND PC MEETING as the subject and ask for additional information about how to attend. Thank you for your interest in HPSP! |
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 |
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 |
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 |
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 |
Program Committee Minutes |
February 2025 Minutes + PowerPoint + FAQ HPSP Flyer |
November 2024 |
August 2024 + PowerPoint |