K. James Ehlen, MD
Director
K. James Ehlen, MD is currently Chief Executive Office of Epien Medical, a Minnesota based medical device company. From February 2001 to February 2003,
Dr. Ehlen served as Chief, Clinical Leadership for Humana Inc.,
a national managed care organization. He was Executive Leader
of Health Care Practice for Halleland Health Consulting Group from
May 2000 to February 2001 and was a self-employed health care consultant
from June 1999 to May 2000. Beginning in 1988, Dr. Ehlen served
in a series of executive roles beginning with CEO of Medica Health
Plans through March of 1994. He then became founder and Co-Chief
Executive Officer of Allina Health System in 1994 and served through
June 1999. He is currently serving on the board of several organizations
including RespirTech, Inc., Transoma
Medical, and Health Fitness Corporation. He is a long-standing
member of the American College of Physician Executives.
