Aspirus President & CEO weighs in on health care closures, St. Luke's affiliation and the future of health care

Aspirus President & CEO Matt Heywood was recently a guest speaker during a Wisconsin Health News event and discussed the impact of hospital closures in western Wisconsin, noting that such closures are complex and often unavoidable, reflecting deeper systemic issues in health care.

He also highlighted Aspirus's strategic expansion through its affiliation with St. Luke’s Duluth in Minnesota, aimed at enhancing service capacity and resilience amidst these challenges.

Finally, he stressed the importance of adapting to economic pressures like inflation and changing payer mixes, to maintain financial stability and continue serving community healthcare needs effectively.

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