Ridgeview names Aaron Bloomquist as Chief Financial Officer

Ridgeview President and CEO Mike Phelps recently named Aaron Bloomquist as Chief Financial Officer for the health care system.

Bloomquist is a recognized industry expert with more than 27 years of experience in financial operations, having worked with a variety of health care systems, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Population Health programs and managed care groups. Bloomquist has also served on the Board of Directors for several local health care organizations, and was recently named a CFO of the Year honoree by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. He also previously served as the Chief Financial Officer at North Memorial Health.

“I am excited to announce the addition of Aaron to our Ridgeview team. His deep experience in creatively aligning economics and care model evolution fits well with Ridgeview’s culture of innovation and our willingness to partner with others to improve outcomes and customer experience,” Phelps said. “There’s no question he will be an asset to our system as we drive change, and advance our mission and vision of Ridgeview as the premier choice for community health and wellness.”

As Ridgeview’s Chief Financial Officer, Bloomquist oversees all financial activities including accounting, financial planning, reporting, revenue cycle management, payer contracting, ACO and network management, and government affairs.

“My family and I have lived in Carver County and been Ridgeview patients for 15 years. It is an honor to now work for this health system, and play a part in furthering our mission to the communities we serve,” Bloomquist said.