Health System with 14 hospitals across 2 states
| Health System | Billings Clinic |
|---|---|
| Total Hospitals | 14 |
| Commercial/Acute Hospitals | 14 |
| Total Beds | 592 |
| Commercial/Acute Beds | 592 |
| Headquarters | Billings, MT |
| Website | billingsclinic.com |
| Hospital | Type | Beds | Teaching | Recently Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Clinic | Acute Care Hospital | 304 | Yes | No |
| Billings Clinic Pioneer Medical Center | Critical Access Hospital | 25 | No | No |
| Livingston HealthCare | Critical Access Hospital | 25 | Yes | No |
| Wheatland Memorial Healthcare | Critical Access Hospital | 25 | No | No |
| Beartooth Billings Clinic | Critical Access Hospital | 10 | No | No |
| Stillwater Billings Clinic | Critical Access Hospital | 10 | No | No |
| Glendive Medical Center | Critical Access Hospital | 25 | No | No |
| Billings Clinic Broadwater | Critical Access Hospital | 25 | No | No |
| Big Horn Hospital | Critical Access Hospital | 25 | No | Yes |
| Daniels Memorial Healthcare Center | Critical Access Hospital | 25 | No | No |
| Central Montana Medical Center | Critical Access Hospital | 25 | No | No |
| Roundup Memorial Healthcare | Critical Access Hospital | 25 | No | No |
| North Big Horn Hospital District | Critical Access Hospital | 18 | No | No |
| Powell Valley Healthcare | Critical Access Hospital | 25 | No | No |
Board-certified family medicine physician. With Billings Clinic for 16 years, serving first as a family medicine physician and hospitalist, then serving as Billings Clinic's Regional Chief Medical Officer before being named as the CEO of Billings Clinic and then the Chief Physician Executive of the combined health system.
Erin Rains, DO, is the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Hospital at Billings Clinic, also holding the title of Chief of Hospital & Acute Care. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Human Nutrition from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Dr. Rains is board certified in Internal Medicine and has experience in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Prior to joining Billings Clinic in 2017, she worked as an Academic Hospitalist for Main Line Health and as a Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellow at Lankenau Medical Center.
Dania Block, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, is the Chief Nursing Officer at Billings Clinic. She has over 24 years of experience in nursing and joined Billings Clinic in March 2004. Her career includes work in critical access hospitals, rural care, acute care, and leadership roles. At Billings Clinic, she has focused on improving nursing practice, enhancing nursing-sensitive quality indicators, fostering professional development, and championing the Magnet program. She was previously the Interim Chief Nursing Officer and a Director for Med/Surg. Dania Block is described as a nursing advocate who focuses on creating an environment of trust and transparency, is accessible, and willing to assist her teams directly. She is a proud Montanan, raised in Northeast Montana, and has raised two daughters in Billings.
Chad Miller is the Vice President of Operations at Billings Clinic. Some sources also identify his role as Vice President of Clinical Operations or Vice President Clinic Operations. He is also Board Secretary for Pioneer Medical Center and holds an MPT degree. Chad Miller is part of the Senior Leadership Team at Billings Clinic.
Ryan Schwanke, MD, is the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Clinic at Billings Clinic. He is a Family Medicine Physician in Billings, MT, affiliated with Billings Clinic and Logan Health Chester. Dr. Schwanke graduated from the University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center. He is board certified in Family Practice. His areas of expertise include Family Practice, and he has experience treating conditions such as Constipation, Immunization Administration, and Tobacco Use Disorder. He is also listed as a Lead Preceptor for the University of Washington Department of Family Medicine rotations at RiverStone Health.
Scott Polley, MD is the Chief Medical Officer, Eastern Region at Billings Clinic. He is an Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine physician. Dr. Polley graduated from the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1993. He has practiced in Cody, Wyoming, and is affiliated with Cody Regional Health West Park Hospital and Billings Clinic Hospital.
Gerele Pelton is the Vice President, Human Resources at Billings Clinic. Pelton also served as interim CEO at Wheatland Memorial Healthcare for a few weeks in 2021.
Nichole Mehling, President of the Billings Clinic Foundation, has a background that includes experience as a fourth-grade teacher and in hotel management before joining Billings Clinic. She has been with Billings Clinic for four years and with the Foundation for three, becoming president on January 1. Prior to this role, she was the Interim Executive Director of the Foundation and led the Marketing and Strategic Advancement departments at Billings Clinic. Mehling is actively involved in the community, having served on several boards, including as chair of the Billings Chamber of Commerce and on the board of a critical access hospital in Hardin. She is also a founding member of the Chamber's NextGEN program.
Patti Reisinger, CHC, RHIA, CCS, is the Chief Compliance Officer at Billings Clinic. She also holds the position of Compliance Officer for the Billings Clinic Accountable Care Organization. Her professional background includes experience in health information management and coding, evidenced by her RHIA and CCS certifications and contributions to publications related to these fields.
Kelsie Ophus is the Executive Director, Performance Improvement Office and a Medication Safety Officer at Billings Clinic. She holds a PharmD and BCPS. Ophus has been recognized for her work in ensuring safe medication practices and her leadership at Billings Clinic. She has also presented on building a just culture in healthcare.
Jim Duncan served as the President of the Billings Clinic Foundation for 30 years and is now the President Emeritus. During his tenure, the Foundation's assets grew significantly from $3 million to over $160 million, supporting various critical programs and initiatives at Billings Clinic. He was integral to shaping and expanding healthcare in Montana. Notably, he was involved in the Foundation's efforts that led to breaking a $30 million fundraising goal for Montana's first Level One Trauma Center, acquiring new technology, and purchasing an airplane for the MedFlight program. Prior to his work at the Foundation, a source mentions he came from ZooMontana. He was also listed as the Billings Clinic Chief Communications Officer and Foundation President in a 2023 financial filing. Jim Duncan was scheduled to retire in July 2025. He also previously served as the Past President on the Governing Board of Beartooth Billings Clinic.
Azher Gobbs is the ACO Executive at Billings Clinic. She also holds the position of Director of Primary Care & Internal Medicine Residency at Billings Clinic. Additionally, Azher Gobbs serves as the Quality Assurance/Improvement Officer for the ACO at Billings Clinic. Information from 2018 indicates Azher Gobbs, RN, was part of a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) meeting at Billings Clinic.
Dr. Michael Temporal is a Medical Director for the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) at Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana. He is a physician specializing in Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine with over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Temporal graduated from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with Billings Clinic and is also noted as a provider specializing in Family Medicine at their Downtown location.