50 Most Influential Physician Executives – 2018

Before being named CEO, Wheeler was Allina's chief clinical officer, responsible for leading the organization's quality and value initiatives through alignment of the clinical and operational leadership. Wheeler serves on the board of Portico Healthnet, an organization dedicated to helping uninsured Minnesotans receive affordable health coverage and care. And this year, she joined the board of directors for United States of Care, a not-for-profit formed by former CMS acting administrator Andy Slavitt. The group's goal is to bring bipartisan dialogue to the healthcare debate.