(Atlantic, Iowa) Cass Health announces the selection of Jonathan Moe as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer. Moe will officially begin his role on September 21, 2026, succeeding current CEO Brett Altman, who previously announced his retirement following nearly a decade of leadership at Cass Health.
Moe brings more than 15 years of progressive rural healthcare leadership experience to Cass Health. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Palo Alto County Health System in Emmetsburg, Iowa, where he has led the organization since 2021. During his time there, the organization achieved significant financial and operational improvements, strengthened long-term strategic initiatives, and advanced facility planning efforts.
Prior to his current role, Moe served in executive leadership positions with CHI Health Missouri Valley, Shenandoah Medical Center, and Avera Health, building a strong track record of management within rural healthcare organizations. He has also demonstrated a strong commitment to community involvement throughout his career, serving in leadership roles with local economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and healthcare associations. Moe and his wife, Ashley, along with their two sons, will relocate to Atlantic ahead of his September start date.
“I am incredibly honored and excited for the opportunity to join Cass Health,” said Moe. “Cass Health has built a remarkable reputation for quality, innovation, patient experience, and community engagement. Ashley and I are excited to move our family to Atlantic and become active in the community. I look forward to building relationships with the Board, medical staff, employees, and community members as we continue advancing the mission of Cass Health together.”
Mike Klocke, Chair of the Cass Health Board of Trustees, commented on the selection of Moe. “Jonathan’s experience, leadership style, and commitment to rural healthcare made a strong impression throughout the selection process. Just as importantly, he understands the vital role hospitals play in the communities they serve. We are excited to welcome Jonathan and his family to Atlantic and look forward to the leadership and perspective he will bring to Cass Health as we continue building on the organization’s strong momentum and long-term vision.”
Klocke also expressed appreciation for outgoing CEO Brett Altman’s leadership and dedication to the organization. Altman will continue to serve into September, ensuring a thoughtful transition for the organization.
“Brett has helped position Cass Health as one of the leading critical access hospitals in the country,” Klocke said. “His leadership has created a strong foundation for the future, and we are grateful for the lasting impact he has had on Cass Health, our employees, and the communities we serve.”
Cass Health is a nationally recognized critical access hospital in Atlantic, Iowa. The organization has earned Top 20 Critical Access Hospital awards for six consecutive years and was one of only three hospitals in Iowa to earn a Forbes 5-Star rating. With 500 employees, Cass Health is the largest employer in Cass County and the leading healthcare organization in the region.
