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Barrett Hospital & HealthCare is pleased to announce that Rebecca Jones will serve as the next Executive Director of the Barrett Hospital Foundation, beginning November 17, 2025. Rebecca currently serves on the Foundation’s Board of Directors and brings extensive experience in community development, fundraising, and leadership to the role. Rebecca Jones Rebecca will succeed Mary Ann Nicholas, who has chosen to step down on November 28, 2025, after leading the Foundation through a successful period of philanthropic growth and community engagement. “Mary Ann has been a passionate advocate for rural healthcare and has strengthened the Foundation’s connection with donors, volunteers, and the broader Dillon community,” said Taylor Rose, Barrett Hospital & HealthCare CEO. “We are grateful for her dedication and vision, which have positioned the Foundation for continued success.” Rebecca Jones joins the Foundation with five years of leadership experience as Executive Director of the Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce, Tourism & Development. Prior to that, she worked in professional development for the United Way of Greater Cincinnati, where she led foundation initiatives and advanced donor relations. “With Barrett Hospital & HealthCare expanding its expertise and growing its campus, I’m honored to help guide the Foundation’s next chapter,” Jones said. “It’s a privilege to work alongside such a dedicated community and to build on the legacy of generosity that supports exceptional healthcare in Southwest Montana.” The Barrett Hospital Foundation plays a vital role in ensuring access to quality healthcare for Dillon and the surrounding communities by fostering philanthropic support for Barrett Hospital & HealthCare. The Foundation’s efforts have contributed to major equipment investments, facility upgrades, and endowments that sustain the hospital’s mission to provide compassionate, advanced medical care close to home. Barrett Hospital & HealthCare and the Foundation’s Board of Directors thank Mary Ann Nicholas for her outstanding leadership and welcome Rebecca Jones as she steps into this important role during an exciting period of growth and opportunity for the organization.

Barrett Hospital & HealthCare was recently awarded the Montana Rural Healthcare Performance Improvement Network’s Quality Improvement Award for its work on Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) Screening. The Montana Rural Healthcare Performance Improvement Network (PIN) is a voluntary membership of 50 critical access hospitals throughout the state. Through this Network, member hospitals are able to benchmark their performance with their peers on a variety of financial, utilization and direct patient care measures that encourage safe, effective, patient-centered care delivery in even the most remote communities of the state. PIN quality of care measures are based on national benchmarks, but are tailored to reflect the realities of the state’s rural population. Barrett Hospital & HealthCare has demonstrated a commitment to its community and the region it serves through its involvement with the MT Rural Healthcare PIN. Throughout the last year, PIN members focused on four core improvement areas; patient satisfaction and engagement, reducing readmissions, implementing social drivers of health screening documentation & screening rates. Award winners are required to demonstrate measurable improvement in one of the previously mentioned quality of care focus areas over the previous year and show consistent participation in the PIN’s data programs. Applicants are also required to demonstrate an active and leading role in supporting PIN quality improvement efforts by participating in PIN events and sharing with peers throughout the state. The mission of the MT Rural Healthcare PIN is to develop and provide a collaborative support system which will enable small rural hospitals to have the ability to deliver quality care and achieve customer satisfaction. PIN activities are supported by the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program, which provides funding to spur quality and performance improvement activities, stabilize rural hospital finance and integrate emergency medical services (EMS) into existing health care systems. The program encourages the development of cooperative systems of care in rural areas to increase efficiencies.

DILLON, Mont. — In response to recent developments on the national stage regarding Medicaid funding, Barrett Hospital & HealthCare would like to reassure the local community that the immediate impact of these changes on our services will be minimal. On July 1, the U.S. Senate passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1), advancing legislation that includes the most significant proposed cuts to Medicaid in history. The American Hospital Association (AHA) has voiced deep concern over the bill’s potential to displace nearly 12 million Americans from their healthcare coverage, increase hospital uncompensated care, and strain healthcare systems nationwide—especially in rural areas. However, while these sweeping federal changes are raising alarms across the country, Barrett Hospital & HealthCare is confident in Montana’s current Medicaid structure. Montana has a responsible and well-designed Medicaid program that aligns with both existing and newly proposed federal requirements. While approximately 16% of individuals within our service area are covered by Medicaid, only 10% of patients who received care at Barrett Hospital & HealthCare in fiscal year 2025 were Medicaid beneficiaries. This highlights a difference between overall community coverage and actual utilization at our facility. “While H.R.1 will impact healthcare nationwide, at Barrett Hospital & HealthCare we are confident in our ability to continue to provide local healthcare, fulfilling our mission to the community,” said Barrett Hospital & HealthCare’s CEO Taylor Rose. “Montana’s provider tax program, which helps finance the state Medicaid program, remains under the proposed cap and is not expected to be immediately impacted. Additionally, the state currently has systems in place to protect Medicaid patients from sudden or drastic disruptions in coverage with new requirements from the federal level.” The Montana Hospital Association (MHA) recently echoed this message in a June 30 letter to state and federal lawmakers, emphasizing that while the bill presents long-term risks, the structure of Montana’s Medicaid program continues to serve nearly 80,000 low-income, working residents effectively. The state’s program is not only fiscally responsible but also responsive to the needs of those it serves, with over 70% of Medicaid expansion beneficiaries currently employed. It is important to note, however, that further federal cuts beyond those currently proposed could create downstream effects. Should such measures occur, it may force the state to make difficult decisions about coverage, funding, and provider payments. Barrett Hospital & HealthCare will continue to monitor the situation closely and advocate for our patients and community. “We remain committed to delivering high-quality care to all patients—regardless of coverage,” said Taylor Rose. “Should federal changes evolve, our goal will always be to ensure that our community members retain access to the healthcare they need and deserve. We encourage the community to support Barrett Hospital & HealthCare by choosing local providers, thus sustaining the continuation of local health care. Supporting our local medical community helps ensure our services remain viable in the future.” For more information about Medicaid in Montana or updates on the federal legislation, please visit www.aha.org/medicaid . For questions regarding your coverage please reach out to bhhsocials@barretthospital.org.

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MD Kelly Smith Kelly Smith MD Obstetrics 406-683-1188 About Kelly Smith Specialties Family Medicine, Pediatrics,
 Obstetrics Hospital Affiliation Barrett Hospital & HealthCare 600 MT Hwy 91 S, Dillon, MT 59725 Provider Gender Female Languages English Age Groups Seen Infant 0-1, Child 2-12, Adolescent 13-18, Adult 19-64 Medical School University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, 2005-2009, Doctor of Medicine Residency Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital Family Medicine Residency, Denver, Colorado, 2009-2012 Dr. Smith attended medical school at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, Colorado. She did her residency in Family Medicine at Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado from 2009-2012 and did her fellowship in Primary Care Maternity Care at Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado from 2012-2013. She is board certified in Family Medicine and has been a Family Medicine with Obstetrics provider at Barrett since 2013.

PA-C Kyle Eriks Cline Kyle Eriks Cline PA-C Hospitalist 406-683-3060 About Kyle Eriks Cline Specialties Hospitalist Hospital Affiliation Barrett Hospital & HealthCare 600 MT Hwy 91 S, Dillon, MT 59725 Provider Gender Male Languages English Age Groups Seen All Ages School University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI - School of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI - School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Grand Valley State University - College of Health Professions Graduate of the University of Michigan, Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner, credentialed through the American Nurses Credentialing Center, with six and a half years clinical experience in adult cardiovascular and subspecialty care.