Emplify Health: A Merger of Empathy and Amplification for Enhanced Healthcare Services

Recently, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System have officially merged to form Emplify Health. The new name, which is a combination of the words ’empathy’ and ‘amplify’, reflects their shared goal of increasing access to healthcare, fostering a culture of empathy, and improving population health outcomes for their patients and communities.

In the coming months, the Emplify Health brand will be integrated into the health system, with all Bellin and Gundersen hospitals and clinics adopting the new name. However, entities like Gundersen Medical Foundation and The Bellin Health Foundation will retain their current names as their identities are deeply rooted in their associations with other hospitals. Contributions to these foundations will continue to support the causes designated by the donors.

Patients who receive care from Emplify Health can expect to continue seeing the same providers and staff at the same locations they are familiar with. Rathgaber anticipates that the full transition to Emplify Health will take several years to complete. As the process unfolds, the focus will remain on delivering high-quality healthcare services to the communities they serve.

The merger between Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System marks a significant step towards creating a more interconnected and patient-centered healthcare system. By joining forces under the Emplify Health name, these organizations are committed to working together to enhance the well-being of their patients and communities.