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 Taylo...