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Apr. 25, 2024
WHA Board Meeting Highlights Advocacy Successes, Discusses Outlook for 2024
The WHA Board of Directors met on April 18 in Madison to review recent advocacy successes in the state Legislature and preview what is ahead for the association for the rest of the year.
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Apr. 25, 2024
WHA Hosts CMS and Hospital Leaders to Discuss Burden Reduction
On April 23, the Wisconsin Hospital Association hosted the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services' (CMS) Principal Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Blum as well as other staff from his leadership team and the Office of Burden Reduction.
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Apr. 25, 2024
Aspirus Health CEO Matt Heywood Discusses Hospital Closure Impacts, Strategies for an Evolving Healt
Aspirus Health CEO Matt Heywood discussed how the health system is responding to increased patient care in the wake of recent hospital closures in northwestern Wisconsin and shared insights into his forward-looking approach to managing an evolving health care environment during the Wisconsin Health News Newsmaker Event on April 18.
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Apr. 25, 2024
HHS Finalizes Rule on 340B Administrative Dispute Resolution Process
On April 18, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized a long-delayed rule to establish a 340B Administrative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process as required under the Affordable Care Act.
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Apr. 25, 2024
Business Groups File Lawsuit to Block FTC Non-Compete Ban
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and multiple other business groups sued the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on April 24, one day after the FTC in a 3-2 vote to finalize rules that would broadly prohibit noncompete provisions in employer contracts.
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Apr. 18, 2024
Froedtert ThedaCare Health’s Jacobson Headlines Cap Times’ Power Hour Breakfast
Froedtert ThedaCare Health CEO Cathy Jacobson was the featured CEO at The Cap Times Power Hour held on April 12 in Madison. The Cap Times Power Hour is a quarterly breakfast series with one-on-one future-focused conversations with Wisconsin’s top CEOs. The breakfast was attended by more than 125 business leaders from across the state.
Apr. 18, 2024
Guest Column: Pulse: 2024 Property & Casualty Report
By M3 Insurance, WHA's Premier Partner
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Apr. 18, 2024
Dr. Redwood Leads Sepsis Town Hall Discussion
WHA hosted a sepsis town hall event on April 15. This virtual event was a live one-hour interactive question-and-answer session led by Dr. Bobby Redwood, WHA physician quality improvement advisor. Dr. Redwood answered questions on sepsis updates on evidence-informed practices, SEP-1 core measures, forming a sepsis committee, and provider education. Hospital leaders, quality professionals and providers participated in this event.
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Apr. 18, 2024
Substance Use Disorders Support & Education Series: Fostering Collaboration for Comprehensive Care
Providing education and support for health care professionals who work with individuals dealing with substance use disorders is crucial, especially in rural areas where access to resources might be limited. Substance use disorders require a multidisciplinary approach and involving various types of health care providers and support personnel ensures a holistic and comprehensive approach to treatment and care.
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Apr. 18, 2024
Fast Facts from the WHA Information Center: April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April is known as Parkinson’s Awareness Month to increase education about the brain disorder. The National Institutes of Health states that Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that impacts one’s coordination and balance, and causes unintended movements, such as shaking and stiffness.
