WHA is known for its superior government relations results and impactful advocacy on behalf of its members. The annual WHA Advocacy Day is designed to educate and motivate health care employees, trustees and volunteers on important health care-related issues and to encourage grassroots advocacy opportunities. Each year, featured national speakers give timely insight to state and federal health care issues, and participating in state legislative visits allows attendees to advocate on behalf of their hospitals.
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Video highlights from 2019 Advocacy Day in Madison.
More than 700 health care leaders, providers, hospital staff, trustees and volunteers traveled from across Wisconsin on March 20, 2024, to the state’s capitol to participate in the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s (WHA) annual Advocacy Day.
Wisconsin hospitals showcased their quality improvement initiatives at the Capitol Rotunda. The Health Care Quality Showcase offered legislators, hospital staff and leadership, and the public the opportunity to engage with the dedicated staff behind enhanced patient care at Wisconsin hospitals. From bolstering quality and safety to enhancing accessibility and value, attendees witnessed the transformative strides being made every day by these health care professionals. Featured projects included topics such as improving care for older adults, transitional care management, advancing health equity in rural communities, coordinating care and much more.