Integrated Health Network of Wisconsin Names CFO

Integrated Health Network of Wisconsin (IHN), a clinically integrated network of major health care systems and the Medical College of Wisconsin., has named Barclay Ferguson as chief financial officer. Serving in this new position for IHN, Ferguson will lead organizational functions including finance, accounting, information management/data analytics and network contracting.

Ferguson joins IHN with more than 20 years of experience as a senior finance and accounting executive, having most recently served as vice president of finance for Florida-based 21st Century Oncology, the largest provider of radiation oncology services in the United States. His extensive career also includes leadership roles with Blue Shield of California; WellPoint, Inc. (now Anthem, Inc.), one of the nation’s largest health insurance companies; and Kaiser Permanente, a national leader among not-for-profit integrated health care providers serving approximately 9.6 million members in eight states and the District of Columbia.

“Through his career, Barclay has demonstrated success in senior positions with leading national hospital, provider and payer organizations, bringing to IHN valuable experience with key functions of our organization,” said Kurt Janavitz, CEO of Integrated Health Network of Wisconsin. “We are pleased to welcome him to our executive team and capitalize on his expertise as we further our endeavor to innovatively deliver great health care in Wisconsin.”

Ferguson, a certified public accountant, earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University and a Master’s of Business Administration degree in management from the University of Miami. He has served his local communities in many roles, both as a board member and volunteer, through activities such as Honor Flight and hunger awareness initiatives.

Based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Integrated Health Network is a clinically integrated network of major health systems, hospitals and physicians working together to improve the quality, efficiency and value of health care services in the markets served by its members. Integrated Health Network’s current members include Agnesian HealthCare, Columbia St. Mary’s, Froedtert Health, the Medical College of Wisconsin, Hospital Sisters Health System, Ministry Health Care, SSM Health and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, representing more than 5,700 physicians and participating providers, 555 clinics and 45 hospitals throughout Wisconsin. The network impacts more than 3 million lives. IHN’s vision is to redefine the delivery of health care through innovation and integration. www.ihnwi.com