Allina announces new Abbott Northwestern Hospital executive
MINNEAPOLIS 04/16/2009--Allina Hospitals & Clinics is pleased to announce that Ben Bache-Wiig, M.D. has been named vice president of Medical Affairs for Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Bache-Wiig is board-certified in internal medicine and an accomplished medical executive.
Most recently, Bache-Wiig was president of North Clinic PA, a multi-specialty clinic with more than 50 physicians. He also served on the board of trustees of North Memorial Hospital. In addition, he is a board member of Medica Health Plan.
"Ben Bache-Wiig, MD, was the unanimous choice of the interview team," Jeff Peterson, president of Abbott Northwestern said. "Ben's value-based leadership style, advocacy for high quality patient care and his strong clinical and leadership background make him a great fit for the leadership team at Abbott Northwestern and Allina."
Bache-Wiig succeeds Robert Wieland, M.D., who is now executive vice president of Allina’s Ambulatory Services.
Abbott Northwestern Hospital is part of Allina Hospitals & Clinics, a not-for-profit health care system of hospitals, clinics and other patient care services that provides exceptional care to communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin and employs more than 22,000 people. # # #
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