Osage Beach, Mo. — Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC) is proud to share that Chief Medical Officer Dr. Holland Haynie has been appointed by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe to serve on the Missouri Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board.
The appointment was announced by Governor Kehoe on July 24, 2026, as part of eight gubernatorial appointments to state boards and commissions. The Drug Utilization Review Board plays an important role in promoting safe, effective, and appropriate medication use for Missouri Medicaid participants by reviewing prescribing practices, evaluating drug utilization trends, and making recommendations to improve patient care and health outcomes.
As COMC's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Haynie provides clinical leadership for the organization while remaining dedicated to improving access to high-quality healthcare throughout central Missouri. His appointment reflects both his commitment to evidence-based medicine and his passion for advancing healthcare policy that benefits patients across the state.
"We are incredibly proud of Dr. Haynie and this well-deserved appointment," said DawnElyn Schneider, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Central Ozarks Medical Center. "His clinical expertise, thoughtful leadership, and dedication to serving patients make him an outstanding choice for the Drug Utilization Review Board. We know he will represent both COMC and the people of Missouri with excellence."
Dr. Haynie said he is honored by the opportunity to serve Missouri in this capacity.
"It is a privilege to be appointed by Governor Kehoe to the Drug Utilization Review Board," said Dr. Haynie. "I look forward to working alongside fellow board members to help ensure Missouri patients receive safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapies while supporting responsible stewardship of healthcare resources."
COMC congratulates Dr. Haynie on this prestigious appointment and looks forward to the positive impact his service will have on healthcare across Missouri.
About Central Ozarks Medical Center
COMC was founded in 1979 and is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals and families across Pulaski, Camden, Miller, Laclede, and Morgan counties. COMC provides a wide range of services including family practice, OB/GYN, pediatrics, dental, vision, behavioral and mental health, substance use disorder treatment, as well as assistance with insurance and access to critical community resources such as housing, employment, food, and other supports that help reduce barriers to care.
In 2025, COMC proudly served 24,451 patients through more than 94,000 billable visits and over 120,000 total visits. Recognized at both the state and federal levels as a high-performing health center focused on quality and accessibility, COMC continues to expand its mission of providing comprehensive and accessible care to all. For more information about Central Ozarks Medical Center and its services, visit www.centralozarks.org or call 877-406-2662.