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14 | I nsIgh t • A u g u s t 2 0 14 w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m and operation experience, including leadership roles at navistar Corporation and Ford. goddard was promoted to the position of senior vice president for Fincantieri's Washington operations, leading Fmg's government business development and capture efforts. » weST CeNTRAL Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara, Marquette, Green Lake Counties New medical affiliation to benefit rural patients Community health network and Wild rose Community memorial hospital have joined with edaCare to better deliver health care services. e board of trustees for all three systems approved final contacts and initial service integration was launched June 30. e full integration is expected to be complete by January. By teaming with edaCare, patients in Waushara, green lake, marquette and Fond du lac counties will have greater access to care, particularly edaCare's network of specialists. It is expected to control costs by unifying record systems and eliminating duplicative services. "e changing health care environment is requiring organizations our size to look for ways to enhance health care quality, deliver health care more cost-effectively, reduce duplication and improve the patient experience," don Caves, Ceo of WrCmh, says. Patients will have access to more specialists in the community and a common electronic medical record between their primary care physician, specialists and the hospitals, dean gruner, md, Ceo and president of edaCare, says. "is is an exciting opportunity for Waushara, green lake, marquette and Fond du lac county residents," gruner says. "We will now be able to work together even more than we have in the past to provide the best care possible to people living in our area." other benefits of the affiliation include: » Continuation of a strong local voice, including local boards of directors » a no-layoff philosophy for all employees » access to more financial resources » Participation in quality improvement projects that have led to reduced waiting times, improved patient care and a better patient experience at a lower cost. Send business news updates and photos to edit@insightonbusiness.com. By teaming with ThedaCare, patients in Waushara, green lake, Marquette and Fond du lac counties will have greater access to care, particularly ThedaCare's network of specialists. it is expected to control costs by unifying record systems and eliminating duplicative services. regional roundup NEW LOOK SINCE 2013 SAME VISION SINCE 1934 DESIGN BUILD OUR REPUTATION IS BUILDING 800-275-1872 / smet.com