For the Tomahawk Leader
WISCONSIN – Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) and Essentia Health, on Friday, Jan. 5, announced that the two organizations have chosen not to move forward with their proposed integration.
“Essentia Health and MCHS have engaged in meaningful discussion over the last two years about how our organizations could combine our unique strengths,” a joint release from the organizations said. “We have decided that a combination at this time is not the right path forward for our respective organizations, colleagues and patients.”
The release said the organizations will “continue to seek opportunities for collaboration as two mission-driven, integrated health systems dedicated to sustainable rural health care.”
“Our organizations have great respect for one another, and we each remain committed to strengthening the health of our communities as we deliver high-quality, compassionate patient care,” the release stated.
“As we’ve explored this opportunity, I appreciate the relationships we’ve built with the skilled Marshfield Clinic providers, staff and leaders who share our dedication to excellent care,” said Essentia Health CEO Dr. David Herman. “Moving ahead, Essentia continues to focus on building innovative partnerships and transforming care for our communities. As a strong, growing organization, we are guided by our mission to make a healthy difference for those we are privileged to serve.”
“Essentia Health and the Marshfield Clinic Health System are high-performing, well-respected, community-focused organizations,” said MCHS Interim CEO Dr. Brian Hoerneman. “Those similarities served as the basis for efforts toward a combination. As we now move our separate ways, Marshfield Clinic looks forward to advancing our 100-year legacy of providing compassionate and accessible care to the communities we serve. Our commitment to continually enhance the level of care we provide remains firmly in place as we look to the future.”