Nebraska Hospital Association

01/12/2026

Today, Nebraska Hospital Association President and CEO Jeremy Nordquist joined hospital leaders Anthony Ashby with CHI Health Immanuel, Ivan Mitchell from Great Plains Health, and Tyler Toline with Franciscan Healthcare to give an overview of the state of health care in Nebraska.

Nebraska's hospitals are facing challenging headwinds and uncertain futures with costs increasing, residents losing coverage through Medicaid and commercial insurance policy changes, and continuous administrative and regulatory burdens.

“Every Nebraskan deserves access to lifesaving care close to home,” said Nordquist. “To meet this mark, we must not allow policy changes and budget cuts that further jeopardize the well-being of our hospitals."

Learn more from KETV NewsWatch 7: https://loom.ly/t-OYneI

Nebraska hospitals are dealing with increasing costs and potential budget cuts, prompting the Nebraska Hospital Association to advocate for legislative support during the state's current session.

01/08/2026

A new year brings an exciting lineup of NHA events. Don't forget to save the dates!

01/07/2026

Our advocacy team was at the Nebraska State Capitol today discussing NHA priorities for the upcoming months of the legislative session.

01/07/2026

It's the first day of the Nebraska legislative session, and we're looking forward to working with our state senators and their staff to improve health care policy for Nebraskans.

We kicked off the week with a trivia night for legislative staff and our members. Congratulations to the winning team!

01/06/2026

It takes a village to care for our loved ones. Nebraska’s Age-Friendly program makes sure communities have the tools to address gaps in care and enhance every older person’s quality of life.

Let’s keep Nebraska age-friendly — and keep the momentum growing.

01/05/2026

Meet Treg Vyzourek, Chief Executive Officer of Brodstone Healthcare and 2026 Nebraska Hospital Association Board Chair.

Under Treg’s leadership, Brodstone has been nationally recognized as a Top 100 and Top 20 Critical Access Hospital and earned 5-star CMS ratings in Quality and Patient Experience. Passionate about expanding access to quality care, Treg has strengthened specialty provider access, expanded mental health services, and helped guide facility construction to better serve the region.

Treg is active in statewide leadership, having served on numerous boards including the NHA and NHA Services Board. He previously spent 20 years with Great Plains Health and holds degrees from Fort Hays State University and an MBA with an emphasis in Health Care Management.

We look forward to your leadership this year!

01/02/2026

As we age, reaching the moments that matter most can take a little help - and Nebraska’s Age-Friendly program is here to make sure that help is centered on each person’s needs. The Age-Friendly Health System focuses on four essential elements: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility. It’s a framework that fills gaps in care and helps every provider deliver consistent support.

With more Age-Friendly sites growing across the state, Nebraska is working hard to ensure seniors can age well, maintain their independence, and contribute to their communities with dignity. Let's keep building an age-friendly Nebraska together.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! We are looking forward to another year of advocating for patients and hospitals in Nebraska, and thankful for all our health care heroes and the hope and healing they provide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

12/31/2025

It's been a big year for the NHA and our members. Thank you for everything you do to improve health care in Nebraska.

12/30/2025

We want to take a moment to recognize our outgoing NHA board members Marsha Rogers from Saunders Medical Center and Curt Coleman from CHI Health Good Samaritan for their valuable contributions, as well as Megan McGown from Great Plains Health for her service on the NHA Foundation Board.

Thank you for your dedication and service!

12/29/2025

The Excellence in Service Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of one Nebraska hospital executive.

This year the NHA was proud to recognize Steve Goeser from Methodist Health System for his decades of service, unwavering leadership, and profound impact on health care in Nebraska and beyond.

12/24/2025

Congratulations to Amy Childers for being recognized as a Caring Kind awardee! As the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator at Great Plains Health, Amy demonstrates a strong, informal leadership style that naturally draws the respect and support of her colleagues. She leads by example, particularly when it comes to problem-solving and identifying the best solutions for patients, the pharmacy team, and the organization as a whole. Amy's unwavering commitment, collaborative spirit, and passion for excellence make her incredibly deserving of this award.