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Aspirus Network

Aspirus Network, Inc. (ANI) is a Clinically Integrated Network of leading primary and specialty care physicians, hospitals and allied health care professionals. Aspirus Network negotiates contracts on behalf of its members with employers and health plans. ANI works closely with the Aspirus Health Plan, to help deliver direct access to high-value, personalized health care that aims to improve the health and well-being through all health care needs.

ANI aligns all elements of the care continuum to advance quality and improvement efforts that produce better clinical outcomes, enhanced patient experiences and controlled costs. Provider members of Aspirus Network have the opportunity to help identify and drive quality improvement initiatives, serve as advocates for healthier communities, and provide ongoing feedback on the Network’s strategic direction. 

ANI members include:

  • All Aspirus Health and Aspirus Medical Group locations in Wisconsin and Michigan
  • Advanced Physical Therapy Associates
  • Ambulatory Surgical Center of Stevens Point LLC
  • Associates in Pathology, S.C.
  • Aylesworth Dermatology, S.C.
  • Behavioral Health Clinic, LLC
  • Bone & Joint Clinic, S.C.
  • BJOSC, LLC (Bone & Joint Surgery Centers)
  • Bridge Community Health Clinic
  • Central Wisconsin Anesthesiology, S.C.
  • Central Wisconsin Radiologists SC
  • EC Laser and Surgery Institute of WI LLC
  • Elmergreen Associates
  • ENT & Allergy Associates, S.C.
  • Eye Clinic of Wisconsin, SC
  • Family Foot & Ankle Clinic
  • Forest County Potawatomi Health and Wellness Center
  • GastroIntestinal Associates Endoscopy Center, LLC
  • GastroIntestinal Associates, S.C.
  • Health in Motion Inc
  • Midwest Alliance Services LLC
  • North Central Health Care
  • OnPoint Performance, LLC
  • Orthopaedic Associates of Wausau
  • Pine Ridge Surgery Center LLC
  • Point Forward Physical Therapy
  • Premier Clinics of Wisconsin, S.C.
  • PRO Physical Therapy & Hand Center of Wausau
  • Radiology Associates of Wausau, LLP
  • Roberts & Associates Physical Therapy, SC
  • Stevens Point Anesthesia Association, S.C.
  • Stevens Point Orthopedics
  • Surgery Center of Wisconsin Rapids, LLC
  • Surgical Associates, SC
  • Tall Pines Behavioral Health LLC
  • Therapies Plus, LLC
  • Timothy C. Romang MD SC
  • Walkabout Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.
  • Wisconsin River Orthopaedics, Ltd
  • Wood County Human Services

Governance Structure

Board of Directors

Aspirus Network, Inc. (ANI) is governed by a Board of Directors that consists of 9 elected members. Aspirus Network has four governing committees that report up to the Board. The Board has regularly scheduled meetings with the right to hold a special meeting at the discretion of the Chairman or Executive Director. Meetings occur the 3rd Monday of every month, 5:30pm – 7:00pm.

Board Members

  • William Johnston III, MD – Chair**
    Aspirus Medical Group
  • Ryan Andrews, MD - Vice Chair***
    Aspirus, Inc.
  • Benjamin Hackett, MD
    Bone & Joint Clinic & Surgery Centers
  • Benjamin Herdrich, MD*
    Surgical Associates
  • David Edmondson, DO*
    ENT & Allergy Associates
  • Christopher Platta, MD**
    Aspirus Medical Group
  • Shannon Lozon, DPM**
    Aspirus Medical Group
  • Jenny Redman-Schell***
    Aspirus, Inc.
  • Jerry Yang***
    Aspirus, Inc.
  • Ryan Andrews, MD***
    Aspirus, Inc.
  • Ron Gaskins
    President, Aspirus Network, Inc. Ex-officio, Non-voting

Physician Leadership Committee

The Physician Leadership Committee (PLC) is comprised of physician leaders collaborating to provide oversight for the Clinical Value program and support of quality or improvement efforts of Aspirus Network's Clinically Integrated Network (CIN). Meetings occur 2nd Tuesday of every month 5:30pm – 7:00pm. Questions can be directed to Sara Opper or Dr. David Werner.

Members

  • Ridhwi Mukerji, MD - Chair**
    Aspirus Medical Group
  • Andrea Allard - Vice Chair***
    Aspirus Medical Group
  • Thomas Smedberg*
    Wisconsin River Orthopaedics, Ltd.
  • Dakota Kaiser, PhD*
    Tall Pines Behavioral Health, LLC
  • William Wilfley, MD*
    Surgical Associates
  • Connie Bradley, DMP***
    Aspirus, Inc.
  • Jenny Redman-Schell***
    Aspirus, Inc.
  • VACANT**
  • VACANT**

Credentialing Committee

The Credentialing Committee has oversight of our credentialing policy and participation requirements for Network membership. The Credentialing Committee evaluates provider applications, reapplications and supporting documentation regarding approvals, denials, terminations or other actions as it relates to payor credentialing. Meetings occur the 2nd full week Tuesday of every month, 7:00am – 8:00am. Questions can be directed to ANI Credentialing.

Members

  • Adam Clements, DO - Chair**
    Aspirus Medical Group
  • Jeannine Larson, MD -  Vice Chair*
    Surgical Associates
  • Samir Kulkarni, MD*
    Radiology Associates of Wausau
  • Jonathan Brueggeman, DPM**
    Aspirus Medical Group
  • William Johnston III, MD**
    Aspirus Medical Group
  • Todd Hostetler, MD*
    ENT & Allergy Associates
  • Andrea Harsh***
    Aspirus, Inc.
  • Jessica Schiek, LPC***
    Aspirus, Inc.
  • Michael Walters, MD***
    Aspirus, Inc.

Payor Contracting Committee

The Payor Contracting Committee (PCC) has oversight of the interpretation and evaluation of Payor (or network) & employer market based reimbursement strategies and related contracts. Meetings occur twice monthly – The first Wednesday at 3:00-5:00pm and the third Wednesday 3:00p-4:00pm. Questions can be directed to ANI Customer Service.

Members

  • Larry Sponder - Chair*
    Bone & Joint Clinic & Surgery Centers
  • Tyler Hack***
    Aspirus, Inc.
  • Leslie Meyer*
    GastroIntestinal Associates, S.C.
  • Melissa Thums***
    Aspirus, Inc.
  • Daniel Gutmann, MD**
    Aspirus Medical Group
  • Robbin Pederson**
    Aspirus Medical Group
  • Don Waldrop**
    Aspirus Medical Group
  • Kendra Huotari***
    Aspirus, Inc.
  • VACANT*

Network Engagement Committee 

The Network Engagement Committee is responsible for investigating and evaluating mechanisms for engaging provider members in participation of Aspirus Network's Clinically Integrated Network (CIN). Meetings occur first Thursday every 2 months 1:00pm – 2:30pm.

Members

  • Andy Napgezek - Chair***
    Aspirus, Inc.
  • Bart Lamers - Vice Chair*
    Health In Motion
  • Rebecca Hurley**
    Aspirus Medical Group
  • Steve Brewer*
    GastroIntestinal Associates, S.C.
  • LeAnn Lang*
    Associates in Pathology
  • Nicole Anderson**
    Northwest Region Clinics, Aspirus, Inc.
  • Kathleen Arendt**
    Aspirus Medical Group
  • Ryan Andrews, MD***
    Aspirus, Inc.
  • VACANT***
 

Class A = *                 Class B = **               Class C = ***

 

Participation Requirements:

  • Employed by a Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) practice that is in good standing the past two years
  • Must meet the requirements listed in the respective committees charter
  • Must apply via the Governance Committee Application Process
  • Every committee has a requirement of minimum hours per month 

If you know someone who may be interested in serving on ANI's Board of Directors or sub committees, please contact Ron Gaskins, ANI President, or  Victoria Strobel, Director of Network Engagement.