Chuck Wiesen

Forward-thinking professional with a passion for empowering individuals to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world. Keenly focused on achieving meticulously planned goals and driving impactful results. Expertise in building and leading teams for success in non-profit environments. Strategic mindset and strong leadership abilities dedicated to making a lasting impact and driving success in any endeavor.

• U.S. Senate Hearings, 11/29/71 & 06/25/74 & 06/26/74 & 02/22/78
• CA Primary Care Association, Member of FQHC/330 Committee & Government Programs Committee
• Bi-State Primary Care Association, President 2001-2002: Board Member since 1999
• Community Health Partnership, Treasurer - 2010
• Community Health Access Network (CHAN), Treasurer 1999-2001: Board Member since 1996

• Passionate Advocate, Obtained $1 million line of credit for FQHC rate setting process over five years and completed an FQHC New Access Point Grant application, established Medicare and interim Medi-Cal rate for FQHC look-alike MMC within seven months., Recovered Foothill Health Center after fire and grew the number of services 50% in one year and double in the second year., Lead startup at El Dorado County Community Health Center to serve the uninsured and Medicaid population and created medical home for over 9,000 residents and the start-up of two Hospice programs., Co-chaired the Fairview Foundation Employee Fund Drive. Result was 26% increase in employee participation and a concurrent 16% increase in funds raised.
• Organizational Realignment, Isolated operating losses when Building grant funds were mixed in one general fund and transitioned Nevada Health Centers to new permanent CEO., Started El Dorado County Community Health Center, got it licensed, obtained FQHC look-alike status, obtained FQHC Section 330 grant, and reached breakeven within four years., Changed the culture from a categorical funded prenatal program to primary care reimbursement system of care at Avis Goodwin, which increased number of uninsured client from 9,500 to 14,500 in three years and total client services from 11,000 to 22,000., Prepared staff and systems for the managed care environment and through the change reduced the cost per service per client., Lead staff (professionals and first time users) through conversions from a manual paper system to computer records (MAO, Avis Goodwin CHC, Foothill Health Center and the law firm computer upgrade).
• Business Analysis & Management, Achieved break-even and profitability at Avis Goodwin after three years of losses and doubled revenues in five years., Designed and implemented a strategic business plan to reverse a loss situation for Fairview’s Hospice Program. Established an aggressive marketing/public relations campaign to educate physicians and the public, worked with the Medical Staff to secure referrals, and streamlined staff. Result was the elimination of a $130,000 loss while concurrently increasing revenues from $145,000 to over $1,200,000 in less than three years.