MCHS officials said owning and operating a hospital in Eau Claire that is equipped with the most advanced technology will allow the organization to offer the high-quality care locally while controlling costs.
“Data from the Wisconsin Hospital Association shows residents in Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley face some of the highest healthcare costs in the state, and building a new hospital puts MCHS in a strong position to start to change that,” said Susan Turney, MD, MCHS CEO. “Our ‘Caring for the Chippewa Valley’ program makes us a truly integrated local healthcare system. This allows MCHS to maximize efficiencies and start reducing patient costs while providing even higher quality care and a great patient experience.”
Health systems officials said MCHS is in the process of determining the optimal size and scope for the new hospital, as well as a construction budget.
In addition to improving cancer care in the Chippewa Valley, the new hospital will also enhance specialty services in heart care, orthopedics and sports medicine, general surgery, plastic surgery, pain management, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and more.
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