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

Council Creation Documents

Board Creation Request
Board Creation Approval

Upcoming Meetings

December 8, 2025 at 4pm Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 895 4936 1292 Password: 804916
December 22, 2025 at 4pm
January 5, 2026 at 4pm
January 26, 2026 at 4pm

Meeting Records

Meeting Recording October 2, 2025 - Passcode: #Uz%KMb1
Meeting Recording November 10, 2025 - Passcode: t&j2=l6d
Meeting Recording November 24, 2025 - Passcode: 9*!U?R2M

Meeting Agendas

Meeting Agenda - November 10, 2025
Meeting Materials- November 10, 2025
Additional Materials- November 10, 2025
Meeting Agenda and Materials- November 24, 2025

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.

NOTE: All information received through this form is public record. Please do not submit confidential medical or other information.

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.”