Montana Medical Assistance Advisory Council

Medical Assistance Advisory Council

Welcome to the Montana Medical Assistance Advisory Council. Specific information about the council and its purpose can be found in the organizational documents on this page. Meeting information and materials will also be posted to this site once finalized.

Council Members

  • Julie Murack, DC - Chair of Chiropractic Board
  • Jim Corson, Public Member of Dentistry - Designee of Jill Frazier, DDS
  • James (Jim) Guyer, MD - Designee of Ashleigh Magill, MD
  • Russ Motschenbacher, MN, RN - Chair of Nursing Board
  • Jeffrey Nikolaisen, PharmD -Chair of Pharmacy Board
  • Katie Rein, DVM - Chair of Veterinary Medicine
  • Heather O’Hara, MSN, RN - Vice President, Montana Hospital Association
  • Jean Branscum - CEO, Montana Medical Association
  • Chair Missy Poortenga, MHA, BSN, RN - Designee of Commissioner Swanson

Organizational Documents

Board Creation RequestBoard Creation Approval

Meeting Records

Meeting Recording October 2, 2025 - Passcode: #Uz%KMb1

Public Comment

The Council and the Department are interested in your feedback about the Montana Medical Assistance Program. Using the form in the link below, please submit your thoughts, concerns, or ideas.

Public Comment Form

Mailing List

Sign up to be notified of council meetings and additional communications through our interested parties list. Once you enter your e-mail you can select topics of interest including the “MAP Advisory Council.”

Upcoming Events

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