Mick Ehlert named president and CEO of Methodist Physicians Clinic

Mick Ehlert, an executive with over three decades of experience in health care leadership, has been promoted to president and CEO of Methodist Physicians Clinic (MPC).

Ehlert, most recently MPC’s chief operating officer, assumed his new position on Jan. 1. He succeeds Todd Grages, who retired after nearly 20 years in that role.

“We’re thrilled to announce that Mick will be leading Methodist Physicians Clinic in the new year and beyond,” said Steve Goeser, president and CEO of Methodist Health System. “His collaboration with Todd and other clinic leaders over the years has helped MPC grow and continue to be the region’s trusted leader for care in a range of specialties.”

Ehlert began his career with MPC in 1998, when he was named regional administrator for the Omaha area – overseeing 18 clinics and about 60 providers. In that role, he was responsible for operational and strategic affairs for those clinics with a special emphasis on primary care and women’s health services.

He was promoted to vice president of MPC in 2014 and oversaw all primary care and women’s health services clinics. Ehlert was named chief operating officer for MPC in 2018. During his career at MPC, the organization has grown from employing about 125 providers to nearly 500.

“I’m both excited and humbled by the opportunity to help lead this amazing organization of providers and staff,” Ehlert said. “I’m committed to maintaining our culture of being a physician-led organization that makes patient care our top priority. I look forward to continued success as we provide exceptional care to the communities we serve.”

Prior to joining Methodist, Ehlert was employed with Iowa Health System (now UnityPoint Health) from 1993 to 1998, serving as director of clinic operations for its Waterloo clinic networks as well as associate administrator of Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

He attended the University of Iowa, earning his bachelor’s degree in finance in 1990 and his master’s degree in hospital and health administration in 1993.

Ehlert is a member of the Medical Group Management Association and a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. He resides in Omaha with his wife, Lisa, and has five children.