Our Mission

• Ascension Health Care Network is the nation’s first for-profit Catholic healthcare system.  We provide the capital and expertise necessary to help strengthen Catholic healthcare providers and ensure their ability to serve their communities long into the future.
• We maintain and improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities by providing high-quality, efficient care that responds to people’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs.  As we add significant value to our communities we provide an appropriate return to those whose investments have helped create that value.

Our Vision

We envision a strong, vibrant Catholic health ministry in the United States committed to the health and well-being of communities, responding to the needs of individuals throughout their lifetimes. We will pioneer creative solutions to the complex problems facing healthcare. Through prudent investment of our resources, we will create an efficient health system that responds to the needs of our communities as we lead the way in transforming healthcare.

Our Values

• Service — We care for individuals and communities, with a preference for those who are most vulnerable.
• Creativity — We invent innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Wisdom — We employ strategic insight to achieve clinical and operational excellence and ensure sustainability.
• Reverence — We exemplify reverence for all persons in our interactions with patients, associates, physicians and business partners.
• Integrity — We demonstrate trust and accountability in all our dealings.

Board Members

• Anthony R. Tersigni, EdD, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ascension Health Alliance, Board Chair
• Leo Brideau, President and Chief Executive Officer, AHCN
• Harry Eichelberger, Principal, Oak Hill Capital Partners
• Steve Gruber, Managing Partner, Oak Hill Capital Partners
• Joseph R. Impicciche, J.D., M.H.A., Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Ascension Health Alliance
• Sister Kathleen Kelly, CSJ, Director of Development, St. Mary’s Academy
• John Monsky, General Counsel & Partner, Oak Hill Capital Manage, LLC
• Mark Pacala, Senior Advisor, Oak Hill Capital Partners
• Charles Patton, Partner, Oak Hill Capital Partners
• Anthony J. Speranzo, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Ascension Health Alliance 
• Agnieszka Winkler, Chairman, The Winkler Group