Adam Naumann, the new chief executive officer of Greater Valley Health Center in Montana, is focused on expanding access to healthcare for rural and underserved populations. Naumann brings nearly two decades of healthcare administration experience to the position and is building on the foundation laid by retired CEO Mary Sterhan.
Greater Valley Health Center, originally established as the Flathead Community Health Center in 2007 under the Flathead City-County Health Department, became an independent nonprofit in 2021 and rebranded. Since its transition, the organization has grown dramatically—expanding its budget from $5 million to $26 million and more than doubling its staff. The center acquired Sykes Pharmacies, added school-based services, opened a new integrated facility combining medical, dental, behavioral health, and care management services at 1935 Third Ave. E. in Kalispell, and is planning to launch a mobile clinic sometime in 2026.
Naumann said the organization is positioning itself for further growth while continuing to serve those without a healthcare home. Greater Valley has expanded patient navigator positions, with staff helping patients navigate healthcare costs and barriers to treatment and assisting with enrollment in coverage. This support is increasingly important as new work requirements for Medicaid take effect in June and the House Reconciliation bill—signed on July 4, 2025—made sweeping changes to Medicaid expansion, including more frequent eligibility checks and work or community service requirements for able-bodied adults.
Naumann is also prioritizing partnerships with community organizations, noting the “direct correlation between the economic health of the community and the physical health of its citizens.” He emphasized that Greater Valley is patient-centered, providing customized care and time with providers, allowing focus on preventative care rather than reactive treatment. The organization is preparing for the federal healthcare and food assistance cuts expected from the recent legislation, which will particularly affect federally qualified health centers like Greater Valley.
This article is an AI-assisted summary. All facts and figures are drawn from the original report: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026/may/04/greater-valley-health-centers-new-ceo-wants-to-reach-people-who-cant-afford-healthcare-coverage/