From the outset WHA was formed to promote the greater good for the state’s citizens, enshrining that purpose in its constitution. Article II of that new founding document reads: “The object of this Association shall be to promote the welfare of the people of the State of Wisconsin, insofar as this may be done by the development of hospitals and dispensaries of the State in number and location; in securing the best equipment and in promoting general efficiency of operation; by securing co-operation and assistance in this work from all other organizations of similar purpose, and in all ways possible to advance the interests of all medical service institutions.” 

A century later, that dedication to Wisconsin’s health care continues. WHA’s members continue to lead the way on improving health care quality, access and affordability, and WHA is the state’s leading voice in advancing wise health care policies that can further enhance what is already nation-leading care.