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PYA presents 2025 assessment of Banner and Wyoming Medical Center; commissioners request action plans
Summary
PYA presented its 2025 independent assessment on Banner and Wyoming Medical Center compliance; commissioners asked Banner representatives for 2024 and 2025 progress reports and action plans but took no formal action.
PYA representatives presented the 2025 Independent Assessment Report on compliance at Banner and Wyoming Medical Center during the Natrona County Board of County Commissioners meeting on June 16, 2026. Eric Nelson, chairman of the Natrona Collective Health Trust, introduced the presentation and PYA team members Shannon Sumner, LeeAnn Odom and Karin Anderson.
Commissioners questioned Banner officials about the report’s findings. Margot Karsten, identified in the record as CEO of Banner Health in Northern Colorado and president of Banner’s Western Region, Rachel Bryant, chief operating officer, and Dr. Phil Stahel, chief medical officer for Banner/Wyoming Medical Center, were present to answer questions. Commissioner Peter Nicolaysen requested copies of the 2024 and 2025 action plans; Chairman Jim Milne also requested the 2024 and 2025 progress reports and action plans from Banner and WMC.
No formal motion or board action was taken on the assessment during the meeting. The presentation and the board’s requests for documentation were recorded as part of the meeting’s public proceedings. The board may review the requested progress reports and action plans when they are provided by Banner and Wyoming Medical Center.
