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Murray County Medical Center reports 2025 email compromise, posts grant opportunity and staffing changes
Summary
MCMC’s CEO reported a Business Email Compromise from August 2025 that prompted patient/staff/vendor notices; the hospital is pursuing a Minnesota Rural Health Transformation Program grant (up to $1.4M), is recruiting EMTs and named a new director of nursing.
Luke Schryvers, chief executive officer of Murray County Medical Center, summarized operational and financial developments during the April 7 Murray County Board of Commissioners meeting. Schryvers said the facility identified a Business Email Compromise in August 2025 and, after investigation with its cyber-liability carrier, mailed notification letters to patients, staff and vendors on March 6 describing steps taken and precautions recipients should consider. He said the facility has since strengthened its cybersecurity posture and continues proactive monitoring.
Schryvers announced staffing changes and service updates: Courtney Bonnstetter will become director of nurses at MCMC effective May 4; Amber will serve as interim and Monica will assist with orientation. The medical center is also evaluating ambulance-service models and has posted two staffed EMT positions to support call coverage and office duties.
On finance, Schryvers told the board that February showed strong clinical activity—acute admissions and emergency-room visits rose compared with the prior year—but the hospital’s cash position decreased by $220,759 to $9,787,999. Net patient receivables totaled $3,950,481 (about 52.5% of gross receivables) and accounts-receivable days increased to 73.3 (the stated goal is under 50 days). For the month, the hospital reported gross revenue of $3,154,306, EBIDA of $247,070 and net income of $196,548; year-to-date net income was $289,718.
Schryvers also outlined a funding opportunity: Minnesota’s Department of Health released the Rural Health Transformation Program grant, with applications due May 15 and potential awards up to $1.4 million for year one. He said projects must meet program criteria and demonstrate implementation and metric attainment to qualify for reimbursement; funds must be spent by Sept. 30, 2027.
The board did not take action on MCMC items beyond receiving the report.
