CRAIG LAMBRECHT, MD, MBA, MPH, MHSA

Experience

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  US Army, National Guard

  Jan 1983 - Jan 2014

  State Surgeon, Commander, Colonel Army and National Guard

  30 year military experience as physician, state surgeon, commander and multiple combat deployments.Please read about Smith Gate Children's Burn Clinic, Iraq - most inspirational health care story of Iraqi war!Demonstrated that traditional elements of power taught at War College (diplomacy, economics, information and military) need to include health care if the US will win wars and hearts and minds of populations.

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  North Dakota Department of Health

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2009

  Chief State Medical Officer

  Responsible for state medical officers, health aspects of environmental pollution, newborn metabolic screening, communicable disease, disease control and outbreak, immunization program, infant mortality, adolescent suicide, cancer cluster investigations, state laboratory, state forensics examiner's office, state 911, Childrens Health Insurance Program

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  Medcenter One Health System

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  President & CEO

  Received multiple promotions throughout tenure in recognition for strategic leadership and turnaround success, culminating in elevation to president and CEO to spearhead growth-oriented strategy catering to rural population of 250,000 across central and western North Dakota, amid energy and oil boom. Directed team of 6 executives and assumed roles on board of directors for both system and School of Nursing.· Advocated for, identified site, and obtained legislative approval for $20M expansion of University of North Dakota School of Medicine to accommodate new family practice residency program and increase capacity of 3rd- and 4th-year medical school classes to 40 students annually. Show less

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  Sanford Health

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2019

  President/CEO Sanford Regional Health West

  Oversaw integration of Medcenter One while providing daily executive leadership for diverse healthcare network. Spearheaded efforts to align with other integrated delivery systems within region, assuming responsibility for these markets and leading 9 executive leaders and 3,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.· Devised and implemented comprehensive growth strategy and led strategic decision to pursue merger that resulted in significant growth opportunities. Delivered 23% revenue gain in 5 years, representing $125M in new net annual revenue, increased clinic-work relative value units by 50%, and expanded employed providers from 220 to 345, enabling 10% growth in medical center net revenue.· Spearheaded development of $13M family wellness center and orthopedic service line while expanding community presence and fundraising efforts through partnership with YMCA, achieving market share growth from 38% to 55% in 6 years along with record volumes in admissions, surgeries, deliveries, emergency department visits, and interventional radiology procedures. Show less

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  Kalispell Regional Healthcare (now Logan Health)

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2023

  President and CEO

  Recruited to oversee the formation of an integrated healthcare system, oversee completion of 5-year corporate integrity agreement, overcoming operational challenges including union petition and facilitate merger with another organization. Spearheaded formation of new $900M health system growing from single hospital with 1 affiliation agreement and $650M in annual revenue while leading business strategy and operations. * Established high-impact suicide prevention program and school-based clinic initiative, significantly reducing suicide rates among at-risk youth while enhancing mental health support through youth development programs, fitness centers, and statewide mental health initiatives. Fostered strategic partnerships with regional universities and indigenous reservations to champion program.* Increased employee engagement score from 1% in 2019 to 60%+ in 2023 by focusing rebranding on improving corporate integrity and employee morale, establishing Logan Health as a cohesive brand fostering strong employee commitment and alignment with organization's goals and values Show less

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  Billings Clinic / Logan Health

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  Chief Executive Officer

  Designed growth strategies and led successful execution of comprehensive turnaround and merger plan, positioning organization for enhanced future performance. Leveraged previous strategic leadership experience to navigate merger process effectively and seamlessly. Established integrated delivery system aligned with organization's strategic vision and objectives while prioritizing quality and coordination of care.