Cody Regional Health Welcomes Coby La Blue as New Chief Financial Officer

Ovation Healthcare in partnership with Cody Regional Health (CRH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Coby La Blue as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Coby brings more than 30 years of healthcare finance leadership experience and a deep passion for serving communities in rural and critical access healthcare settings.

Coby previously served as the Accounting Director/Controller at Cody Regional Health from 2021 to 2023 and most recently as CFO at Powell Valley Healthcare. Her return reflects a strong commitment to healthcare excellence throughout the Big Horn Basin and a continued desire to strengthen access, care coordination, and financial sustainability across the region.

“Coby is not only a seasoned financial leader, but a respected and compassionate healthcare professional,” said Hannah McRae, CEO and Interim CFO at Cody Regional Health. “We’re thrilled to welcome her back to our leadership team. Her expertise and deep understanding of both our organization and our community make her an incredible asset as we move forward.”

Coby’s extensive background includes leading financial operations in both large and small hospitals, multispecialty medical group administration, critical access environments, and overseeing cost containment and growth strategies with a focus on sustainable healthcare delivery.

“It is my extreme privilege to be invited back to Cody Regional Health as Chief Financial Officer, working alongside newly appointed CEO, Hannah McRae, to further Cody Regional Health’s vision, commitment, and passion for serving the current and future rural healthcare needs of the Big Horn Basin. I look forward to working alongside the incredible team of leaders, physicians, staff, and board members who comprise Cody Regional Health’s long tradition of quality and service to the communities we serve. Though I was born and raised in Billings, Montana, my mother is a Greybull native, where I spent much of my childhood exploring my grandparents’ ranch and the remainder of the Big Horn Basin. As such, I feel very much a daughter of the Big Horn Basin and look forward to continuing serving the communities that touch my childhood memories.”

Coby’s appointment was supported in partnership with Ovation Healthcare, Cody Regional Health’s long-standing advisory services organization.

“Coby’s return is a reflection of the strong, values-driven leadership that continues to define Cody Regional Health,” said Dr. Dwayne Gunter, President and CEO of Ovation Healthcare. “Her collaborative nature and financial expertise will help further the organization’s mission of delivering outstanding rural healthcare.”

Cody Regional Health remains committed to providing accessible, innovative, and compassionate care for the communities it serves. The organization also wishes continued success to its partners across the region and values the shared goal of elevating rural health for all.

For assistance with this story, please contact Cody Regional Health at crh@codyregionalhealth.org.

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About Cody Regional Health

Founded in 1939, Cody Regional Health (CRH) is a leading critical care access healthcare system in Northwest Wyoming. CRH offers a comprehensive array of services, including acute care, cardiopulmonary, emergency services, home health, imaging, laboratory, general surgery, Long-term care, skilled care, social services, therapy, surgical services, and specialized clinics in orthopedics and wound care. Adjacent facilities include a 94-bed Long-Term Care Center, a 16-bed chemical dependency center, an 8-bed hospice care house, and a regional cancer center. Committed to the Planetree philosophy, CRH strives to personalize, humanize, and demystify the healthcare experience, ensuring each patient receives compassionate and comprehensive care. For more information, visit www.codyregionalhealth.org.

About Ovation Healthcare

Headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn., Ovation Healthcare is partnered with 375+ hospital clients in 47 states, ranging from critical access hospitals to large health systems. For 45 years, Ovation Healthcare has supported nonprofit, independent healthcare through a portfolio of shared services – Octave Leadership Advisory Services, Elevate Supply and Expense Management Solutions, Amplify Revenue Cycle Management, and Tempo Technology Services – designed to provide scale and efficiency to hospital business operations. To learn how, visit OvationHC.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and X.