Care Rooted in Wisconsin
On January 1, 2024, Froedtert ThedaCare officially came together to make a lasting impact to advance local healthcare and build a brighter future for our communities.
Rooted in our commitment to the people of Wisconsin and beyond, we are coordinating seamless local care, strengthening recruitment and retention of our people, maintaining local leadership and decision-making, enhancing clinical quality, and educating future healthcare providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the next steps in operating as a combined organization?
Teams across the health system continue to bring the core components of our organization together to create the best care possible for the people of Wisconsin and beyond. Our teams have made incredible progress in optimizing the ways we work collaboratively, and to truly operate as a combined system will take time.
Why are ThedaCare and Froedtert the right match?
As two long-standing Wisconsin-based healthcare organizations, Froedtert Health and ThedaCare know each other well. Before we became a combined organization, we had an established quaternary partnership, that included the Medical College of Wisconsin, to enhance access to the most advanced levels of specialty care, as well as a joint venture to create two new health campuses in Fond du Lac and Oshkosh. Our commitment to the people of Wisconsin, reputation for exceptional patient care and our aligned mission, vision and cultures made combining our organizations a natural next step. Together, we are building a brighter healthcare future for Wisconsin and beyond, while continuing to nurture the investments in and well-being of our respective communities.
How is this combination making a difference for our communities?
As one organization, we are meeting our patients where they are with the care they need at every step of their healthcare journey. We continuously work to advance our mission, constantly evaluating the needs of our communities, investing in our teams and pursuing next steps to bring coordinated, accessible care to those we serve.
What are the aspirations for the future of the combined health system?
With Wisconsin values, people and communities at the core, our aspirations for the system are clear. We will:
- Help the people of Wisconsin live their best, unique lives by predicting and preventing disease and adding value to sustainably contribute to the well-being of our communities.
- Extend the impact of our partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin by enhancing the relationship and amplifying their mission of “education, research, patient care and community engagement.”
- Honor and grow the strong legacies of clinical excellence and community commitment by providing exceptional safety, reliability, equity, coordination and accessibility for all communities in Wisconsin.
- Be based in Wisconsin, led by people who live and work in Wisconsin, building the capabilities, reputation and scale to attract talent, marquee name brands and technology disrupters.
- Deliver real value and bring innovative solutions for the healthcare needs of our state and communities, by deploying integrated digital and data capabilities and supporting continuous improvement of quality, value and experiences.
Who is leading the combined organization?
Imran A. Andrabi, MD, FAAFM serves as president and CEO, leveraging more than 30 years of medical, operational and strategic expertise and innovative leadership.
Who is part of the Executive Leadership Team?
Our combined Executive Leadership Team who work closely with the president and CEO to guide the combined organization forward include:
- Imran Andrabi, MD, FAAFM President and CEO
- Thomas Arquilla, MBA, JD Chief Growth Officer
- Steve Basilotto, Chief Experience Officer
- Harold Berfiend, MBA, Chief Financial Officer
- Lynn Detterman, President, North Region
- Bryce Gartland, MD President, South Region
- Heather Geer, Vice President of Partnerships & System Optimization
- Amir A. Ghaferi, MD, MS, MBA President, Physician Enterprise, South Region, Froedtert ThedaCare Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Medical College of Wisconsin
- Seraphine Kapsandoy-Jones, PhD, RN, Chief Nursing Executive and Senior Vice President
- Maggie Lund, MS Chief Human Resources and Culture Officer
- Ian Schwartz, MD Chief Clinical Officer, Senior Associate Dean, Quality, Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine
- Paul Van Den Heuvel, JD Chief Legal Officer
What is the governance structure for the combined organization?
To prioritize the needs of our patients and communities and so that local decisions actually remain local, the parent board comprises representatives of both organizations, led by Jud Snyder, Board Chair, and Jim Kotek, Vice Chair. The primary responsibilities of the parent board are the collective interests of the entire health system and ensuring the combined organization achieves its collective goals. Existing community boards remain in place and retain oversight of areas unique to the communities they serve, including quality, community development and foundation funds.
Will the organization’s name or brand change?
While the name of our combined system is Froedtert ThedaCare, the trusted patient-facing brand names of Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin and ThedaCare will continue.
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About Froedtert Thedacare
Froedtert ThedaCare is an integrated healthcare system serving nearly half of Wisconsin’s population. Its 28,000+ team members, physicians and clinicians are transforming communities through prediction, prevention and partnerships with excellence in primary and specialty care in 20 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations. Together with the Medical College of Wisconsin, we form the region’s only academic medical center, providing the foundation for groundbreaking medical research and excellence in education to accelerate discovery and drive innovation. The system is uniquely positioned to be the trusted partner in advancing the health of our communities.








