Two health systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, have announced a new name for their merged organization on Tuesday. Emplify Health will be the name of the newly formed health system. Dr. Scott Rathgaber, CEO of the merged health system, stated that the new name reflects their commitment to amplifying empathy, which has been a core value of Bellin and Gundersen for over a century.
Bellin and Gundersen operate 11 hospitals across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan, employing around 15,000 people. Rathgaber mentioned that the transition to the new name will not happen overnight but could take several years to complete. They plan to announce a detailed timeline in the upcoming months on when the new name will officially be implemented. However, he emphasized that it is not an urgent or immediate change.
The Bellin Health Foundation and Gundersen Medical Foundation will retain their current names and function separately from Emplify Health. This decision was made to ensure that donors know their contributions will directly benefit the communities where they live and work. The transition to the new name will not impact patients who will still be able to see their regular providers at the same locations as before.
Rathgaber said that he believes that Emplify Health’s mission is to improve healthcare outcomes by focusing on patient-centered care and amplifying empathy among healthcare providers. He added that this focus aligns with Bellin’s long-standing commitment to providing compassionate care to patients.
In conclusion, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System have merged under one umbrella organization called Emplify Health. The transition process may take some time but aims to strengthen healthcare services in Wisconsin by focusing on patient-centered care and empathy among healthcare providers.