About Us

• Mission/Vision

• Why Providers Join Aspirus Network

• Our Board of Directors

• Our Committees

Mission/Vision

Aspirus Network is a health care organization that aligns regional providers together to provide access to care, coordination of care, and delivery of high value services with the best clinical outcomes for healthcare consumers and businesses.

Our vision is to be the preferred provider choice of high quality integrated healthcare services in the region.

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Why PROVIDERS JOIN ASPIRUS NETWORK 

• Support Independent Clinic Practice Model.

• Integrate Regional Physicians Referral Resource.

• Represent Provider Member's Best Interest in Payor Contracts.

• Advocate for Physicians on Issues Impacting the Delivery of Healthcare Services.

• Credentialing Process Streamlined for Most Payors.

• Provide Services and Resources:

  • Dedicated payor provider service representatives.

  • Clinic Manager educational meetings.

  • Members-only secure web access to vital operational materials.

  • Group policy discounts for professional liability coverage.

  • Group policy discounts for Wisconsin Medical Society membership.   

  • Group material purchasing discounts through Wisconsin Valley Health Network.

  • Access to comprehensive group health insurance coverage through WPS Health Insurance - ANI Association Plan.

If you would like to learn more about becoming an Aspirus Network provider, please contact us at 715.847.2629 or use our Contact Us page.

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Aspirus Network Board of Directors

Board Members

Jeffrey A. Kurtz, MD – Chair

William C. Nietert, MD – Vice Chair

Sidney C. Sczygelski – Secretary/Treasurer

Matthew L. Clark, MD

Duane L. Erwin, President/CEO - Aspirus, Inc.

Michael J. Esser, MD

Kevin T. Flaherty, MD

Ronald H. Miles, MD

Carl J. Viviano, MD

Dean A. Kellner, CEO - Central Wis. Anesthesiology

2009 Meeting Schedule

Monday, January 12, 2009

Monday, February 9, 2009 - CANCELLED

Monday, March 9, 2009

Monday, April 13, 2009

Monday, May 11, 2009

Monday, June 9, 2009

Monday, July 13, 2009

Monday, August 10, 2009

Monday, September 14, 2009

Monday, October 12, 2009

Monday, November 9, 2009

Monday, December 14, 2009

All meetings begin at 6 p.m.
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
Board Room 

More Information

The Aspirus Network, Inc. (ANI) Board of Directors consists of 9 elected members as per the Bylaws and Code of Conduct policy. The Board has regularly scheduled meetings with the right to hold a special meeting at the discretion of the Chairman or Executive Director. Board meeting minute highlights are available to managers on the secure site.

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Credentials Committee

Charles R. Alden, MD

Laura E. Sherrill, MD

Thomas G. Stoffel, MD

Thomas R. Zentner, MD

Jenny Nowak, RN

Bonnie M. Samuelson, MD, Medical Director 

2009 Meeting Schedule

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Tuesday, September 25, 2009

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

All meetings begin at 7 a.m.
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
Administrative Conference Room

More Information

The Credentials Committee evaluates provider applications, reapplications and supporting documentation regarding approvals, denials, terminations or other credentialing actions.

Medical Management Committee

Erik Anderson, MD

Teresa King, MD

Stephen Saeger, MD

Gregory Sewall, MD

Brian Smith, MD

Steven Weiland, MD

Jenny Nowak, RN

Bonnie M. Samuelson, MD, Medical Director

2009 Meeting Schedule

Tuesday, January 6, 2009 - CANCELLED

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 - CANCELLED

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Tuesday, May 5, 2009 - CANCELLED

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

All meetings begin at 7 a.m.
Aspirus Wausau Hospital 

More Information

The Medical Management Committee evaluates the efficiency and quality of health care provided by the Aspirus Network and through concentrated improvement efforts, such as condition-specific evidenced-based guideline development, ensure access, quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of patient care and services.

Clinic Managers Group

2009 Meeting Schedule

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - CANCELLED

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - CANCELLED

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - CANCELLED

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

All meetings begin at 12:00 pm
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
Medallion Room A

More Information

The Clinic Managers Group is an exchange of health plan/payor policy and contract information, an educational forum, and clinic updates.

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