Republicans in the Senate Health Committee won in a 3-2 vote to approve Gov. Walker’s candidate. The nomination will now move to the full Republican-run Senate.
Currently, Mr. Hitt volunteers as treasurer for Our American Revival, a fundraising committee Mr. Walker created in January. He told the Senate committee that his role with the committee consists mostly of administrative paperwork, according to the report.
Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-Middleton), told the Green Bay Gazette he was concerned Mr. Hitt was taking the opportunity to serve on the board away from a ‘”typical Wisconsinite” because the slot usually goes to someone without experience in politics.
Previously, Mr. Hitt worked four years in Gov. Walker’s administration before switching to the private sector in a senior living services company. He also served on the UW Hospital board as the designated appointee of the state Department of Administration for a year, according to the report.
More articles on hospital and health system executive moves:
9 latest hospital, health system CEO moves
Shriners Hospital for Children names Ed Myers administrator
NJ Human Services Chief to take role with Barnabas Health
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
