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Apr. 13, 2023
Assembly Committee on Regulatory Licensing Reform Holds Hearing on WHA-Backed Legislation to Expedit
On April 12, the Assembly Committee on Regulatory Licensing Reform held a public hearing on AB 144, legislation spurred by WHA to expedite licensure for new graduates of health care programs. The legislation is authored by Reps. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) and Shae Sortwell (R-Two Rivers) and Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton).
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Apr. 13, 2023
Waivers to Continue Until May 11 Despite Biden Signing Legislation to End COVID-19 National Emergenc
On April 10, President Joe Biden signed legislation passed by Congress to formally end the COVID-19 national emergency. Despite that action, CMS put out an update clarifying that public health emergency waivers will continue until May 11, as HHS has previously announced.
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Apr. 6, 2023
Less Than Two Weeks Until Advocacy Day; Registration, Webinar and Legislative Visits Encouraged
Advocacy Day is right around the corner with less than two weeks until nearly 1,000 grassroots advocates gather in Madison for a day of learning and advocating on important health care issues facing our state.
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Apr. 6, 2023
Workforce Briefing Provides In-Depth Review of 2023 WHA Workforce Report
The WHA 2023 Wisconsin Health Care Workforce Report was released on March 28, 2023, and the next day 149 health care leaders joined WHA Senior Vice President of Workforce and Clinical Practice Ann Zenk at WHA’s second annual Workforce Virtual Forum.
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Apr. 6, 2023
WHA 2023 Salary Survey Results Now Available to Survey Participants
2023 marked the addition of another workforce benefit for WHA members. In partnership with the Wisconsin Healthcare Human Resources Association (WisHHRA), WHA launched its inaugural salary survey on Jan. 3, 2023. The survey was offered at no cost to WisHHRA and WHA members.
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Apr. 6, 2023
DSPS Military Pathways Grant Program Open for Applications
The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) announced this week they are now accepting applications for a second round of the Military Pathways Grant Program. This grant program was created to expedite entry into the civilian licensed workforce for current and former military members to support active-duty military and veterans while also addressing workforce issues in Wisconsin.
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Apr. 6, 2023
Quality Improvement Poster Showcase in the Capitol Rotunda on April 18
For the first time as part of WHA’s Advocacy Day, hospitals will have the opportunity to showcase some of their successes. This is your chance to view highlights of hospital improvement efforts and interact with some of the staff responsible for improving patient care.
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Apr. 6, 2023
GUEST COLUMN: More Nurses Needed to Meet Health Care Challenges
Nurses and nurse leaders, and I am proud to be both, are facing unprecedented challenges. Workforce shortages have escalated, as has the demand for health care, and financial and inflationary pressures continue to grow on our hospitals and clinics.
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Apr. 6, 2023
Seeking Input from WHA’s Valued Hospital Leaders – WHA Workforce Well-Being Survey Deadline April 21
Maintaining the well-being of Wisconsin’s health care team is critically important, as highlighted in the WHA 2023 Health Care Workforce Report released March 28. In partnership with physician leaders from Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin, and UW Health/University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, WHA is looking for your input to help better understand the well-being resources and programs that exist within your organizations.
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Apr. 6, 2023
Substance Use Disorders Management Boot Camp - Register now!
Join us for a Substance Use Disorders Management Boot Camp conference this spring. This training aims to enhance confidence and competencies related to the management of substance use disorders in general medical settings.
