Bullock appoints 5 to Medicaid expansion panel

HELENA (AP) — Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock's appointments to a Medicaid expansion panel include a spot for the Republican sponsor of the new law.

Bullock's office announced Friday the appointments of two hospital representatives, two state officials and a doctor to the committee that will oversee the implementation of a new health care law.

Bullock also made the sponsor of the new law, Republican Sen. Ed Buttrey, one of the panel's four non-voting members.

Four lawmakers on the committee will be joined by Benefis Health System CEO John Goodnow, Northern Rockies Medical Center CEO Cherie Taylor, deputy state auditor Jesse Laslovich and Bullock adviser Tara Veazey; and physician David Mark.