Emplify Health

Health System with 3 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemEmplify Health
Total Hospitals3
Commercial/Acute Hospitals3
Total Beds592
Commercial/Acute Beds592
HeadquartersGreen Bay, WI
Websiteemplifyhealth.org

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
2 hospitals
67% of health system
Critical Access Hospital
1 hospitals
33% of health system

Teaching Status

33%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals: 1
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 2
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Emplify HealthAcute Care Hospital242NoNo
Emplify HealthAcute Care Hospital325YesNo
Emplify HealthCritical Access Hospital 25NoNo

Recent News

2025-05-01
Emplify Health by Bellin Green Bay Hospital has received an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for the 14th consecutive time [14, 18]. This recognition reflects the hospital's commitment to patient safety, as graded by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety [14]. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assigns A, B, C, D, or F grades to general hospitals across the country, based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them [14]. Chris Woleske, Emplify Health Executive Vice President and Bellin Region President, credits the providers, staff, and volunteers for their commitment to making Bellin a safe environment for patients [14].
2025-04-30
Emplify Health by Bellin continues to demonstrate positive outcomes through its direct-to-employer model [8, 11]. In 2024, 112 employer partners saved a total of more than $6.6 million, an increase from $6.4 million in 2023 [8, 11]. This reflects the effectiveness of Emplify Health's integrated care approach, which is based on the Triple Aim framework: enhancing care experience, improving outcomes, and lowering costs [8]. Emplify Health by Bellin's strategy involves providing no-cost access to primary care and physical therapy, ensuring same-day or next-day appointments, and offering a team focused on prevention, education, and access [8, 11]. Emplify Health by Bellin remains locally led and rooted in Wisconsin values, and prioritizes local access, transparency and partnerships that work for employers of all sizes [8]. The Advisory Board recognized Bellin Health (now Emplify Health by Bellin) as a model for value-based care success, citing $6.4 million in savings for employers in 2023, an 11 percent reduction in total medical spend for Bellin employees from 2022 to 2023, and a five-tier menu of flexible contract options tailored to employer needs [8, 11].
2025-04-21
Emplify Health by Bellin and Emplify Health by Gundersen reported that in 2024, over 700 community volunteers dedicated approximately 55,000 service hours across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula, supporting over 5,600 events [13]. Volunteers play diverse roles in hospitals and clinics, including greeting visitors and assisting patients [13]. Volunteer Services matches volunteers with roles based on their strengths and abilities [13].
2025-04-20
Emplify Health is preparing for a potential influx of patients during the NFL Draft week [6]. Emplify Health by Bellin Urgent Care locations in the area, including those on Commanche Avenue and Eaton Road in Green Bay, and the Roosevelt Road branch in Marinette, will have extended hours [6]. The Ashwaubenon clinic pharmacy will be open on Saturday, April 26th, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m [6]. Emplify Health by Bellin's hospital emergency rooms in Green Bay and Oconto are open 24/7 [6]. Emplify Health encourages everyone to keep safety top of mind during the Draft week and to know that care is available if needed [6].

Executive Leadership

Scott Rathgaber, MD

Chief Executive Officer

Was CEO of La Crosse-based Gundersen Health System from 2015 until the health system merged with Green Bay-based Bellin Health and adopted the name Emplify in late 2022. [9]

Chris Woleske, JD

Executive Vice President and Bellin Region President

Associated with Bellin Health System which united with Gundersen Health System to form Emplify Health. [1, 6, 11]

Heather Schimmers, RN, MBA

Gundersen Region President

Associated with Gundersen Health System which united with Bellin Health System to form Emplify Health. [1, 6, 13]