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Program Committee Structure Overview

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.

Program Committee Members

NAME REPRESENTS STATUS
Dean Gilbertson Behavior Health and Therapy  Member
Mary Noble Chiropractic Examiners Member
Samuel Ankrah
Dentistry Member
Susan Estes Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Member
Amber Lage EMSRB  Member
Karoline Pierson Occupational Therapy Member
Steve Jobe Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports Member
Robert Dehler/Daphne Ponds Department of Health Member
Jennifer Mohlenhoff Marriage and Family Therapy Member
Averi Turner Medical Practice Member
Kristin Batson/Kate Riemers (Alternative Appointments) Nursing Member
Britt Heglund Optometry Member
James Bialke Pharmacy Member
Kathy Polhamus
Physical Therapy Chair
Ryan Peterson Podiatric Medicine Member
Michael Thompson Psychology Member
Linda Gustafson Social Work  Member
Jody Grote
Veterinary Medicine
Member

Program Committee Meetings and Minutes


Upcoming Program Committee Meetings

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, November 12, 2024
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Tuesday, May 11, 2025
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Program Committee Minutes
August 2024 + PowerPoint
May 2024  + PowerPoint
February 2024
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