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Oct. 12, 2023
CEO Panel Featured at Partners of WHA Convention
Senior Vice President and President of Aspirus Wausau Hospital and Aspirus Merrill Hospital Jeff Wicklander SSM Health Wisconsin President Deann Thurmer of Wapun Memorial Hospital, Ripon Community Hospital, and St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, join WHA’s Vice President of Federal and State Relations Jon Hoelter for a wide-ranging CEO Panel discussion about workforce challenges and other top concerns at hospitals and health systems across Wisconsin.
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Oct. 5, 2023
With Numerous Health Care Priorities Undecided, Congress Avoids Government Shutdown but Removes U.S.
In an unprecedented move, eight House Republicans voted with all present House Democrats on Oct. 3 to vacate the Speaker, forcing an end to a tumultuous run at Speaker for U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).
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Oct. 5, 2023
WHA Comments on House Ways and Means Request for Information on Improving Access to Health Care in R
On Oct. 5, WHA responded to a request for information from the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas.
Rural Health CareArticle
Oct. 5, 2023
Contributors to the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC and Conduit Top 200
The Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC and Conduit annual fundraising campaign has reached a total of $290,940 raised to date from 204 contributors. That is 83% of its goal of raising $350,000 in 2023. Individual contributions range from $25 - $10,000, and 31 individuals are first-time contributors.
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Oct. 5, 2023
Discounted for 2024 - Register Today for the 2024 Health Care Leadership Academy
Registrations are starting to come in for the 2024 WHA Health Care Leadership Academy. WHA, in partnership with the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development (CPED), are offering this unique executive leadership education for clinician and non-clinician staff.
Physician ResourcesArticle
Oct. 5, 2023
The WHA Foundation Announces 2023 Global Vision Community Partnership Award Winners
Congratulations to the two winners of the 2023 Global Vision Community Partnership Award.
Community BenefitsArticle
Oct. 5, 2023
Fast Facts from the WHA Information Center: Falls
According to a recent Wisconsin Emergency Medical Service (EMS) report, falls are the leading cause of death and injury in 2022 for the state of Wisconsin. EMS responded to over 130,000 calls related to falls. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that one out of four people aged 65 and older falls each year.
Emergency PreparednessArticle
Oct. 5, 2023
Stay Informed with WHAIC's Latest Training and Updates
As the WHA Information Center (WHAIC) celebrates its 20-year anniversary and your important role of providing essential health care data for the state of Wisconsin, we are excited to share some exciting developments, changes, and opportunities regarding WHAIC and the WIpop data submission system.
Information TechnologyArticle
Sep. 28, 2023
Innovation-Focused WHA Mental Health and Addiction Care Conference on Oct. 18; Registration Closing
Registration is ending soon for the WHA Mental Health and Addiction Care Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 18, in Wisconsin Dells.
Behavioral Health - AdvocacyArticle
Sep. 28, 2023
WHA Council on Workforce Development Urges Licensure Reform
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Designee Dan Hereth joined the Sept. 22, 2023 meeting of the WHA Council on Workforce Development to provide an update on DSPS’s work to reduce licensure delays and to hear from council members about how licensure processes impact their workforce and health care access.
Workforce - Advocacy