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05.09.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 67, Issue 19
New AHA Report - Economic Pressures Facing Hospitals Threaten Access to Care
Guest Column: The Disruptors Are Getting Disrupted — 5 Takeaways
Gov. Evers Celebrates Wisconsin Hospitals in National Hospital Week Proclamation
House Committee Advances Key Health Care Extensions
Wisconsin Quality Residency 2024-2025 Kickoff on May 8
Deadline this Week - WHA Foundation 2024 Clinical Simulation Lab Scholarship Application
05.02.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 67, Issue 18
Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Campaign Gains Momentum
2024 Wisconsin Rural Health Conference – A Sneak Peek at Second Session of Breakout Presentations
Fast Facts from the WHA Information Center: May is Mental Health Month
04.25.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 17
WHA Board Meeting Highlights Advocacy Successes, Discusses Outlook for 2024
WHA Hosts CMS and Hospital Leaders to Discuss Burden Reduction
Aspirus Health CEO Matt Heywood Discusses Hospital Closure Impacts, Strategies for an Evolving Healt
HHS Finalizes Rule on 340B Administrative Dispute Resolution Process
Business Groups File Lawsuit to Block FTC Non-Compete Ban
WHA Seeks Quality Improvement Stories for Annual Report
Wisconsin Hospitals Participate in The Joint Commission Webinar
04.18.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 16
WHA and Members Back in D.C. Pushing for 340B Fix and Year-End Health Care Extenders Package
Guest Column: Hospitals Are the Heart of Patient Care in Communities
WHA Foundation Presents Scholarships at HOSA State Leadership Conference, Promotes “So Many Options”
Register Today for the 2024 Wisconsin Rural Health Conference
Froedtert ThedaCare Health’s Jacobson Headlines Cap Times’ Power Hour Breakfast
Guest Column: Pulse: 2024 Property & Casualty Report
Dr. Redwood Leads Sepsis Town Hall Discussion
Substance Use Disorders Support & Education Series: Fostering Collaboration for Comprehensive Care
Fast Facts from the WHA Information Center: April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month
04.11.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 15
So Many Options Campaign Gains Momentum, Reaches Millions
CMS Releases Proposed 2025 Inpatient Payment Rule
Only 4 Weeks Away – 2024 Board of Directors’ Learning Day
CPED Offers Discounts to WHA Members
WHA Foundation Announces Application Open for 2024 Clinical Simulation Lab Scholarship
WHA Speaker Bureau – A Member Benefit You Don’t Want to Miss
04.04.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 14
PRESIDENT’S COLUMN: Unmasking the Lown Institute’s Bias Against Wisconsin Hospitals
Froedtert ThedaCare Health’s Jacobson Recognized with WHA 2023 Distinguished Service Award
Payer Denials for Legitimate Claims Adds Up to $10.6 Billion in Wasted Health Care Dollars
WHA Comments on SUSTAIN 340B Discussion Draft Legislation
AHA President Rick Pollack Stresses Importance of Telling Your Story
Legislative Panel Proud of Work to Support Health Care in this Legislative Session
Governor Tony Evers: "We must do more, do it quickly and get our health care industry back on track”
Health Care Quality Showcase at the Capitol Rotunda
Webinar on New Federal Substance Use Records Rule Open for Registration
New WHA Quality Center - Physician Resources, Self-Paced Training Modules, Live Webinars, and More!
03.28.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 13
WHA Applauds Gov. Evers, Lawmakers for Enacting Critical Residency Funding Reforms
Governor Evers Signs WHA-Initiated Bipartisan Psychiatric Hospital Bill into Law
2024 Physician Leadership Development Conference In Review
Bellin and Gundersen Health System Receives 2024 Advocacy All-Star Award from WHA
Sen. Tim Carpenter Receives 2024 Advocate of the Year Award from WHA
Registration is Open for the 2024 Wisconsin Rural Health Conference
WHA Workforce Council Combines Data and Expertise to Assess Workforce Issues and Solutions
Register Now for the 2024 Board of Directors’ Learning Day and Secure Your Hotel Room
03.21.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 12
WHA’s Advocacy Day Brings in More Than 700 Participants
Rep. Hurd to WHA Public Policy Council: “Formidable Champion and Advocate for What Comes Next”
Governor’s Task Force on the Health Care Workforce Meets for the First Time
2024 Physician Leadership Development Conference a Success
WHA Foundation Utilized Simulation Lab Expands
03.14.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 11
Wisconsin’s Health Care Workforce Vacancy Rates Stabilizing but Still Critical
Last Chance to Register for March 20 Advocacy Day!
REMINDER: RSVP for the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Kick-off Breakfast
Hospital Board of Directors Day of Learning – 2024
03.07.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 10
Advocacy Day Bipartisan Legislative Panel Confirmed
REMINDER: RSVP for the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Kick-off Breakfast
Help Grow Wisconsin Physicians
Congress Poised to Offset Medicare Physician Payment Cuts, Extend MDH and LVH Programs through end o
Fast Facts from the WHA Information Center: March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
02.29.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 9
Gov Evers Signs Legislation Transferring $15 million For Western Wisconsin Hospital Funding
Less Than Three Weeks Until Advocacy Day; Registration, Webinar and Legislative Visits Encouraged
Kaufman Hall: UnitedHealth Group Security Breach Causing “Significant Cash Flow Issues” for Provider
First Annual WHA Quality and Patient Safety Awards Presented
Providers/Facilities Prevail in Most Surprise Billing Payment Disputes
WHA-Crafted Training Grant Applications Due April 5
Third Annual WHA Health Care Leadership Academy Kicks Off
02.22.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 8
Four Weeks Until Advocacy Day – Is Your Hospital or Health System Represented?
President’s Column: Wisconsin Hospitals Committed to Transparency
Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment Approves Statewide Workforce Strategic Plan
Legislation Aimed at Addressing Delayed Discharges from Hospitals Debated at the Capitol
02.15.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 7
Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara Discusses top health care issues with WHA Board, including Price Transpa
Advocacy Day is in 34 days! Wondering Why You Should Attend? Plus, Important Hotel Information
Hospital and Health System Leaders Appointed to State Task Force
WHA-Crafted Training Grant Applications Due April 5
WHA Joins RWHC and Rural Health Care Leaders on Capitol Hill
CMS Clarifies Prior Auth Not to Be Used to Delay, Deny Care
WHA & AHA Spur CMS Policy Change to Allow Secure Messaging Platforms to Send Patient Orders
02.08.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 6
WHA Foundation Launches Statewide Workforce Campaign
Bipartisan Group of U.S. Senators Release 340B Sustain Act Discussion Draft
Join Us at the Second Annual Health Care Quality Showcase on Advocacy Day 2024
Zimpel Joins WHA’s Quality Team
Share Your Hospital's Quality Improvement Stories
RHeSUS Lunch and Learn Series – Cannabis Webinar Feb. 19
Fast Facts from the WHA Information Center: February is American Heart Month
02.01.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 5
Governor Creates Health Care Workforce Task Force
WHA Workforce Council Focuses on Workforce Advocacy and on Recruitment and Retention Resources
Bellin and Gundersen Health System’s Woleske Recognized with WHA 2023 Distinguished Service Award
RSVP for the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Kick-off Breakfast
Grassroots Spotlight: Lt. Gov. Rodriguez Visits Hospitals as She Prepares to Chair State Task Force
01.25.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 4
Rick Pollack, President/CEO of the American Hospital Association, to be Keynote Speaker at 2024 Advo
Join WHA in Washington, D.C., April 15-16 for AHA Annual Meeting
Wisconsin Quality Residency Program 2023 Graduates New Group of Leaders
Less Than Two Months Away – Register for the March 15 & 16 Physician Leadership Development Conferen
Guest Column: Why Self-Funded Employers Join Captives: Complementary or Complicated?
01.18.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 3
WHA Supported Workforce, Behavioral Health Priorities Pass Senate
President’s Column: Hospitals' Biggest Hurdles for 2024: Workforce and Inflation
MedPAC Recommends Medicare Payment Cut for Nursing Homes
Only Two More Weeks to Prepare Your Chargemaster for 2024 – Register Today
Substance Use Disorders Management Mini Boot Camp, Feb. 2
01.11.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 2
Registered Nurse Renewal Timeframe Now Open
Register Now for the 2024 Physician Leadership Development Conference
Fast Facts from the WHA Information Center: Winter Sports Injuries
01.04.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 1
Advocacy Day Registration Now Open
President’s Column: 2023: A Year of ACTION
WHA Welcomes New Employees
Thank You, 2023 Contributors to the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit!