"Chris has a deep understanding of the state and its health care systems," said Jon D. Doolittle, MHA President and CEO. "His long-term service to MHA and the state hospitals will help guide our thinking on issues as diverse as the health care workforce, rural health and hospital finance."
Lang has served as CEO of Cass Regional Medical Center since 2003. Prior to joining the medical center, he served as Executive Director of Ancillary and Surgical Services at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Mo., and in several hospital leadership roles in Missouri and Wisconsin.
He served as a member of the MHA Board of Trustees from 2015 to 2020 and has served on numerous MHA and America College of Healthcare Executives committees.