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11/21/2014 12:00:00 AM CENTRAL
Updated: 11/25/2014 4:12:10 PM CENTRAL
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LRH Announces Paul Wilson as New President

Jeff Schackor named Sr. Vice President of Clinic & Business Development

(FERGUS FALLS, Minn.) – Due to continued growth of the organization, Larry Schulz, CEO of Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) is pleased to announce two additions to the leadership team.  Paul Wilson has been appointed as President and Jeff Schackor has been named the Sr. Vice President of Clinic and Business Development. 

Paul Wilson was previously CEO of DMS Health, a medical equipment organization that sells medical equipment and mobile imaging services across the United States. Prior to DMS, Wilson was the CEO at Innovis Health in Fargo, where he was responsible for the overall operations of the acute-care hospital. In addition he worked at Banner Health System for over 20 years in multiple capacities including Vice President of Operations at Banner Health System in Fargo, one of the nation's largest multi-hospital companies.

Wilson received his Master's in Hospital Administration from the University of Minnesota, St. Paul and his undergraduate degree from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). “I am excited to join an organization so committed to the principles of improving health and developing comprehensive services while maintaining local control,” Wilson said. “This is a terrific organization and a great deal has been accomplished over the last few years which has provided a strong financial base as we prepare for challenges of the future,” he said.     

Jeff Schackor has been serving LRH in the interim role of Sr. VP since May.  He has 40 years of experience in the health care industry and over 25 in medical practice management.  His areas of specialization include all operational and financial aspects of management, organization design and governance and strategic plan design and implementation.  Mr. Schackor’s focus has been in the particular specialty areas of oncology, surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, urology, obstetrics and gynecology and pediatric sub-specialties.   Mr. Schackor was a founding member of HealthLink Minnesota Management Group and has also served as the CEO for Minnesota Oncology Hematology, PA.

Mr. Schackor has a BA in child psychology from the University of Minnesota and an MBA in health care management from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.  He is a Certified member of the American College of Medical Practice Executives and a member of both the Medical Group Management Association and the Minnesota Medical Group Management Association.

“The growth Lake Region Healthcare has experienced in the recent past is quite remarkable: new clinic construction is underway, Barnesville Area Clinic has joined our family, recruitment continues for our medical staff that now numbers over 80 physicians and advanced practice professions, and patients are using our relatively new Walk-In Clinic and Cancer Center at higher levels each year……just to name a few,” said CEO Larry Schulz. “As Lake Region Healthcare continues to grow to meet the health care needs of our community, our organizational structure needs to adapt and grow with a strong team and succession plan. Both Paul and Jeff are valuable additions to our leadership,” he added.

About Lake Region Healthcare

Lake Region Healthcare is living out its vision to be Minnesota's preeminent regional healthcare partner. With over 80 medical staff and over 900 employees, its team is dedicated to serving its patients and community with integrity, teamwork, compassion and excellence. For more information about Lake Region Healthcare, visit www.lrhc.org.

 

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