HASTINGS — Dr. Michael Skoch announced today his resignation as Chief Medical Officer at Mary Lanning Healthcare, effective in March 31. He is leaving to become Chief Medical Director of Nebraska Total Care, headquartered in Omaha.
“Leaving Hastings will be more than bittersweet,” Dr. Skoch said. “My family and I have been greatly blessed by relationships we have shared, both personal and professional. As we look with anticipation to the future, we will carry fond memories of and a profound sense of gratitude for our time in Hastings.”
Dr. Skoch founded the Moscati Health Center in 2000. Prior to that, he was a physician at the Physicians’ Building Family Practice, now known as Family Medical Center, in Hastings. He was appointed MLH Chief Medical Officer in 2012. He worked in the MLH Emergency Department, and developed the Hospitalist Service during his tenure as Chief Medical Officer at MLH.
“We are grateful to Dr. Skoch for his many years of commitment to the Hastings community,” said Eric Barber, Mary Lanning Healthcare President & CEO. “Please join me in thanking Dr. Skoch for the countless contributions he has made to the success of MLH and for the lives he has touched. He is a dedicated physician who has given much of his time and talent to the medical staff and Hastings. He will truly be missed.”
Nebraska Total Care is a Heritage Health plan that serves Nebraska Medicaid clients. It was established to deliver quality health care in the state of Nebraska through local, regional and community-based resources. Nebraska Total Care is a Managed Care Organization in Omaha and is subsidiary of Centene Corporation, based in St. Louis, Missouri. Nebraska Total Care exists to improve the health of its beneficiaries through focused, compassionate and coordinated care. As Chief Medical Director, Skoch will provide clinical leadership and oversight in delivery of care to Nebraska Total Care beneficiaries. The company’s approach is based on the core belief that quality healthcare is best delivered locally.