Dr. Altman serves as CEO of Cass Health, providing executive leadership with 24-hour accountability for planning, operations, provider recruitment and mission alignment across the organization. Under his leadership, Cass County Memorial Hospital was rebranded as Cass Health in 2021, reflecting a broader, integrated approach to rural healthcare delivery. The organization has recruited more than 80 providers in fewer than eight years, significantly expanding access to primary and specialty care across southwest Iowa. Cass Health has nearly doubled patient volume and market share during Dr. Altman’s tenure while maintaining strong financial discipline. From 2020 to 2023, the organization completed a $20 million facility remodel funded entirely through operating revenue, without incurring debt or using reserves. Cass Health has been named a “Top 20 Critical Access Hospital” by the National Rural Health Association every year since 2021 and was designated a rural hospital center of excellence by Iowa’s governor in 2023 for maternal health outreach to neighboring counties.
