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11.14.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 46
WHA Foundation Connects Local Schools and Hospitals to Create New Opportunities for Students
Registration Opens Nov. 19 for the WHA Wisconsin Healthcare Workforce Salary Survey
Register Today for the 2025 WHA Health Care Leadership Academy – The Business of Healthcare
WHA Hospital Members Only Webinar – Beyond Advocacy
Creating Dementia-Friendly Hospitals
11.07.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 45
CMS Issues Final Outpatient Rule with new COPs for Obstetrical Services and Slightly Enhanced Paymen
CMS Grants Flexibility for Rural Health Clinics as WHA Meets with NRHA and AHA to Discuss RHC Advoca
Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Update
WHA Foundation Presents 2024 Global Vision Community Partnership Awards
Fast Facts from the WHA Information Center: November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
10.31.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 44
President's Column: Quality Hospital Care is an Economic Asset
Wisconsin Health Systems Operating in the Red
Vote on Tuesday, November 5
CMS Webinar on 2025 Hospital Price Transparency Requirements, Recording Available
WHA and Children’s Wisconsin Highlight Challenges, Opportunities to Children’s Mental Health Study C
Spots are Filling up for the 2025 WHA Health Care Leadership Academy
New Webinar for WHA Hospital Members Only – Beyond Advocacy
10.24.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 43
WHA Updates Board on 2024 Goals, New Leaders Elected
Governor Evers, WI Congressional Delegation Urge Biden Administration to Assist with IV Shortage
2025 Physician Leadership Development Conference Registration Now Open
WHA-Crafted Grant Program Creates Public-Private Partnerships and Nearly $100 Million Investment in
Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Update
Bloomberg: Simple Economics Can Help Cut Health-Care Costs
WHA Welcomes New Employee, Haley Salazar
WHA Celebrates National Healthcare Quality Week Oct. 20-26
10.17.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 42
Hurricane’s Impact Continues to Constrain IV Fluid Supply Chain
Registration Now Open for the 2025 WHA Health Care Leadership Academy
Five Wisconsin Rural Hospital Leaders Recognized as “CEOs To Know” by Becker’s
Guest Column: Two Steps Ahead: Why MFA is Essential
10.10.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 41
WHA and AHA Urge Support for Hospitals in Light of Baxter IV Fluid Shortage
Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Campaign Surpasses $300,000
Partners of WHA Hold Annual Convention in Stevens Point
Fast Facts from the WHA Information Center: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
10.03.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 40
Federal Audit Finds Three Insurers Overcharged the Medicare Program
CMS to Host Webinar on 2025 Hospital Price Transparency Requirements
J&J Drops Controversial 340B Plans Following Actions by HRSA and WHA-Backed Bipartisan Letter from C
WHA Council Discusses Key Workforce Issues
CMS Releases Report on Hospital-At-Home Programs
09.26.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 39
WHN Panel Discusses Role of Private Equity in Health Care
Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Update
Governor’s Council Releases Workforce Resource
AHA: New EY Analysis - Nonprofit Hospitals’ Value to Communities Ten Times Their Federal Tax Exempti
FTC Sues Three Largest Prescription Drug Middlemen
The Evolving Role of AI – For Healthcare Leaders & Healthcare: Webinar – Register Today
09.19.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 38
WHA in Washington, DC to Advocate for 340B, Prior Authorization Reform, and Year-End Health Care Ext
WHA Welcomes Molly Wiegel, New Senior Vice President of Finance, Chief Operating Officer
CMS to Host Webinar on 2025 Hospital Price Transparency Requirements
Hospitals Can Apply for No-Cost COVID Surplus Items from DHS
Guest Column: Compliance FYI: 2025 ACA Affordability Update
Fast Facts from the WHA Information Center: September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
09.12.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 37
Wisconsin Hospital Association Releases 2024 Health Care Quality Report:
Hospitals Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels in Key Patient Safety Measures
Wisconsin Health News Hosts Panel on More Broad Health Care Transparency
WHA Continues to Express Concerns with Inadequate Medicare Payments in Outpatient Comment Letter
2024 WHA Foundation Global Vision Award Winners Announced
WHA Seeking Nominations for Annual Awards and 2025 Board of Directors – Deadline Extended to Sept. 1
09.05.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 36
Wisconsin Medicaid Director Joins WHA Public Policy Council to Discuss Provider Rates, Maternal Heal
WHA Seeking Nominations for Annual Awards and 2025 Board of Directors – Deadline Extended to Sept. 1
Fast Facts from the WHA Information Center: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
08.29.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 35
Governor’s Council Sees Workforce Innovations, Tours Aurora BayCare
WHA West Central Region Group Holds Annual Dinner Meeting
Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Update
Superior Health Quality Alliance Plans for CMS 13th Statement of Work
08.22.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 34
Court Invalidates FTC Non-compete Ban
Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce Finalizes Recommendations
WHA Seeking Nominations for Annual Awards and 2025 Board of Directors – Deadline Extended to Sept. 1
Deadline for Community Benefit Stories for 2024 Report Fast Approaching
08.15.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 33
Enhanced DHS GME Expansion Grant Applications Due August 27
Deadline is Tomorrow for 2024 Global Vision Community Partnership Award Nominations
New WHA Corporate Members in 2024
Guest Column: 2024 Health Care Trend Report
08.08.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 32
WHA Sponsors WisconsinEye 2024 Campaign Coverage
WHA’s Post-Acute Care Seminar Focuses on Innovative Care Models
WHA and Nursing Leaders Discuss Delegation with Wisconsin Board of Nursing
WHA 2024 Nominating and Awards Committee Seeking Nominations
CMS Issues Final 2025 Inpatient Rule
WHA Seeks Community Benefit Stories for 2024 Report - Due Aug. 30
Only 1 Week Left: Apply Today for the 2024 Global Vision Community Partnership Award - $2,500 Unrest
Register Now for the Substance Use Disorder Management Boot Camp, Door County, WI Sept. 19-20, 2024!
08.01.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 31
Wisconsin Employers Saved Over $1 Billion in Worker’s Comp Premiums Since 2017
WHA to Sen. Baldwin: Focus Should be on Keeping Hospitals Open Rather than Regulating Closures
Southern and Western Region Host DHS Leader at Annual Dinner
HealthPartners to Exit UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage Network Over Payment Issues
WHA-Crafted Training Grant Applications Now Open
New Coalition Report on Value of 24/7 Care Provided by Hospitals
August Fast Facts: Heat-Related Illnesses
07.25.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 30
Competente Promoted to Vice President of WHA Information Center
WHA Seeks Community Benefit Stories for 2024 Report - Due Aug. 30
Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Update
Deadline Approaching: Apply Today for the 2024 Global Vision Community Partnership Award
Substance Use Disorders Management Boot Camp in Picturesque Door County, Wisconsin: Save the Dates
07.18.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 29
Governor’s Task Force on Healthcare Workforce Welcomes WHA Feedback
Worker's Comp Health Care Provider Advisory Committee Seeks Hospital Representatives
Guest Column: The Complexities Surrounding GLP-1 Agonist Drugs
Last Chance in 2024: Implement MOVIN to Enhance Patient Care and Outcomes
Enhancing Capacity in Treating Opioid Use Disorder: Free Training and Support Program for Healthcare
07.11.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 28
WHA CEO Borgerding Joins Wisconsin Health News Panel to Discuss the Fall Elections’ Potential Impact
WHA’s Eighth Annual Post-Acute Care Seminar Agenda Announced
Worker’s Compensation Rates Fall for Ninth Consecutive Year
CMS Introduces 2025 Outpatient Rule with COPs for OB Care
WHA Welcomes New Member Relations Manager, Olivia Buell
WHA Seeks Community Benefit Stories for 2024 Report - Due Aug. 30
M3 Insurance Continues to Keep WHA Members Up To Date on Cybersecurity
Apply Today for the 2024 Global Vision Community Partnership Award - $2,500 Unrestricted Grant Oppor
07.03.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 27
2024 Wisconsin Rural Health Conference – In Review
WHA Board of Directors Discuss Key Issues, Fill Immediate Vacancies
WHA Welcomes New Employee, Erika Quamme
WHA Comments on U.S. Senate Bipartisan GME Proposal
Fast Facts from the WHA Information Center: Summertime Injuries
06.27.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 26
2024 Wisconsin Rural Health Conference in the Books
Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Surpasses $200,000, Heads into Second Half of 2024 Fundraisi
Health Care Emergency Readiness Planning: Cybersecurity Planning Resources Available
06.20.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 25
Resource Spotlight: About WHA Information Center Discharge Data and its Uses
WHA Foundation Accepting Nominations for the 2024 Global Vision Community Partnership Award
Guest Column: Compliance FYI: 2025 HSA and HDHP Information
WHA Offers Training to Meet MATE Act Mandates and Improve Access to Opioid and Substance Use Treatme
06.13.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 24
WHA Spotlights Scope of Insurer and Middlemen Consolidation in Letter to HHS, FTC
GAO Recommends CMS Enhance Prior Authorization Oversight in Medicaid Managed Care
WHA-Backed Federal Prior Auth Legislation Reintroduced as New GAO Report Exposes Further Prior Auth
WHA Expresses Concerns with Continued Inadequate Payment Updates in 2025 Proposed Inpatient Rule
Health Care Emergency Readiness Planning: Innovations in Health Care Surge Capacity Management
WHA Information Center Welcomes New Employee, Phyo Aung
Another Successful Year for the WHA Health Care Leadership Academy as it Graduates Latest Cohort
06.06.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 23
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez to WHA’s Public Policy Council: Important to “Shore Up” Health Care’s Workfo
U.S. House E&C Committee Lawmakers Spar Over 340B Program Oversight
Health Care Emergency Readiness Planning: WHA Reminds Hospitals and Local Emergency Partners to Prep
Only One More Week to Register for the 2024 Wisconsin Rural Health Conference
The WHA Quality Team is Partnering to Lead the Charge to Improve Access to Opioid and Substance Use
Fast Facts from the WHA Information Center: Lyme Disease
05.30.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 22
WHA Presents State Capitol Briefing on 2024 Health Care Workforce Report
Illinois Legislature Passes Bill Prohibiting Prior Authorization for Inpatient Mental Health Admissi
Attending the Wisconsin Rural Health Conference? Enter to Win a $500 Amazon Gift Card
2024 Community Benefit Survey Now Open; WHA Hosting Free Training
Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Fundraising Halfway to Goal
Health Care Emergency Readiness Planning: Severe Weather and Other Natural Disaster Planning Resourc
Grassroots Spotlight: Lt. Gov. Rodriguez Visits The Richland Hospital and Clinics
05.23.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 21
DWD and Tech College Leaders Join WHA Council on Workforce Development
WHA Foundation Board of Directors Approves New Area of Funding to Support HOSA Wisconsin
Guest Column: Cybersecurity in the Board Room
2024 WHA Silver Level Corporate Member Feature: The MedPro Group Presents Risk Management in Health
WHA Information Center Data Spotlight: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
05.16.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, Issue 20
WHA Sets Record Straight on 2024 RAND Study
President’s Column: Wisconsin Hospitals Lead in Providing Patients with Pricing Information
Encourage Wisconsin Graduates to Pursue a Career in Health Care
Panel Discussion Tops Meeting of Governor’s Health Care Workforce Task Force
ICYMI: From STAT News: Unnecessary insurance claim denials compromise patient care and provider bott
2024 Wisconsin Rural Health Conference Rounds Out with Compelling Agenda Topics on Last Day
WHA Highlights Data and Complexity in Mental Health Awareness Month Social Media Messaging
Second Annual Hospital Board of Directors Day of Learning Held in Madison on May 8
Grassroots Spotlight: AdventHealth Durand joined by Rep. Van Orden and Sen. Baldwin Staff to Celebra
05.09.2024
The Valued Voice Vol 68, 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 68, 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!