Gunnison Valley Health
Jason Amrich has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Jason currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Gunnison Valley Health. Prior to this role, they held various positions at UCHealth, including Vice President of Operations for Longs Peak Hospital, Broomfield Hospital, and Longs Peak Surgery Center. Jason also worked as the Senior Director for Orthopedics & Rehabilitation Services at UCHealth. In addition, Jason has been an advisor for the UCHealth Care Innovation Center and Innosphere, where they supported high-tech startups in the healthcare sector. Jason has also served as the President of the Colorado Association of Healthcare Executives (CAHE) and worked as a Regional Clinical Services Manager at Kaiser Permanente. Jason began their career as a Physical Therapist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Jason has a strong background in operations, strategic planning, program development, and staff management.
Jason Amrich attended Leadership Boulder County in 2011, where they did not pursue a specific degree or field of study. From 2008 to 2010, they obtained an MBA in Health Administration from the University of Colorado Denver. Prior to that, from 1992 to 1997, they earned a B.S. in Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University. In addition, Jason has obtained several certifications including LEAN GREEN BELT for Health Care from the University of Colorado Health Northern Colorado in 2016, United Way of Larimer County Board Bank Training from the United Way of Larimer County in 2016, and FACHE - Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives from the American College of Healthcare Executives in 2015.
Gunnison Valley Health
Gunnison Valley Health is the sole community-owned health system for Gunnison County and the surrounding areas. Gunnison Valley Health is proud to provide a comprehensive spectrum of care for the varied health requirements of our community members throughout every stage of their lives. Gunnison Valley Health is a 24-bed, short-term, critical access hospital owned and operated by the County of Gunnison. Gunnison Valley Health is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Gunnison County Commissioners and licensed by the State of Colorado. Since 1938, the hospital has provided quality healthcare to the residents and visitors of Gunnison County. The Hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center. Board certified Emergency Room Physicians staff the (ER) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. General surgery, orthopedic, and OB/GYN consultants are available on an on-call basis. The ER department is supplied with the advanced equipment necessary to meet the demands of any patient with ailments ranging from bronchitis to multi-system trauma. St. Mary's CareFlight offers flight for life helicopter services to Gunnison Valley Hospital. Although it is not just a hospital, it is a fully integrated health system that includes almost every aspect of healthcare. From our Family Birthing Center to our Senior Care Center to the Cancer Care Center and the philanthropic foundation, Gunnison Valley Health is here to keep Gunnison County living well together! Our mission: The mission of Gunnison Valley Health is to effectively organize and provide quality healthcare services that improve the health of our community. Our vision: As central to a vibrant, diverse and independent community, Gunnison Valley Health provides sustained, premier care that promotes lifelong health and wellness.