Corporate Member Directory

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M3 Insurance is proud to be the Premier Partner of the Wisconsin Hospital Association. M3's Healthcare practice group advocates for WHA members and spearheads innovation in healthcare; employee benefit programs, plan design and administration; population health management; key person life insurance, retirement plans and executive benefits; workers' comp strategies, risk management services, property, casualty, cybersecurity, and more. We're here to help you create a comprehensive business strategy that will have a lasting impact on your group's performance and overall profitability. And we are keenly focused on supporting the communities in which WHA members work and serve.

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Amergis provides contract labor and other contingent workforce solutions within the Healthcare, Educational Services, and Government spaces. Amergis is capable of placing professionals of all job types within Healthcare, Educational Services, and Government. Amergis has a nationwide reach, while also having an intimate understanding of the Wisconsin market. Amergis' Wisconsin offices are located in Wauwatosa but services the entire geographical state. As a result, Amergis is able to provide workforce data and personnel specific to the Wisconsin market.

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As the nation's largest law firm focused exclusively on matters specific to health care organizations, Hall Render's extensive knowledge and experience set us apart. Our health lawyers provide the nation's best health systems, hospitals, physician organizations, post-acute and ancillary providers, provider-sponsored health plans and other health care industry partners with legal and strategic counsel on all aspects of health care regulatory, business, compliance and operational matters. Hall Render also acts as legal counsel to a large number of Wisconsin Hospital Association members. Commitment and experience complement our genuine understanding of the evolving landscape of today's health care industry. Simply stated, our attorneys know your business.

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HSG Advisors partners with health systems and hospitals to transform their approach to their markets, services, and providers for improved growth and operational and financial sustainability. HSG's expert advisors work hands-on with your team through four core service offerings: HSG Claims Data Analytics which offers industry-leading insights into Patient Flow, Patient Share of Care, and Outpatient and Physician Office Market Share; Strategic advising focused on improving your market share, Medical Staff Development planning, and overall development of health system growth strategies; Employed Provider Networks which focus on building a Shared Vision, growing infrastructure and leadership, and improving Network and Practice Turnaround; and Compensation and Compliance solutions focused on Fair Market Valuation services, Compensation Plan design, and Hospital-based Subsidy Arrangements.

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WHA Information Center is dedicated to collecting, analyzing and disseminating complete, accurate and timely data and reports about charges, utilization, quality and efficiency provided by Wisconsin hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and other healthcare providers. A wholly owned subsidiary of the Wisconsin Hospital Association, WHA Information Center was incorporated on October 1, 2003 and began collecting data in January 2004 under a contract with the Wisconsin Department of Administration. WHA Information Center offers a variety of data products and services that can help hospitals understand the demand for health care in their local area, analyze market trends, evaluate quality of care, and make decisions about adding new programs, services, or physicians.

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Your trusted building partner, CG Schmidt has completed more than 300 healthcare projects ranging from full campus redevelopments to local clinics. When it comes to healthcare construction, nothing is more important than ensuring healthy patient outcomes and safety - and CG Schmidt has the skilled construction personnel specially trained in these sensitive environments to get it done right.
CG Schmidt
11777 W. Lake Park Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53224
433 West Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53703

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Compeer Financial provides financing for the replacement, expansion, or renovation of essential community facilities in rural America, such as critical access hospitals. The majority of projects include partnerships with USDA Rural Development's Community Facilities program as well as community banks. Facilities must be located in rural communities with significant ties to agricultural activity.

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Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. is a market-leading workforce solutions, tech-enabled talent platform, and staffing, recruitment, and advisory firm with 38 years of industry experience and insight. We solve complex labor-related challenges for customers while providing high-quality outcomes and exceptional patient care. As a multi-year Best of Staffing® award winner, we are committed to an exceptionally high level of service to our clients and our homecare, education, and clinical and nonclinical healthcare professionals. Our locum tenens line of business, Cross Country Locums, has been certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the leader in healthcare accreditation, since 2001. We are the first publicly traded staffing firm to obtain The Joint Commission Certification, which we still hold with a Letter of Distinction.

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DEMI Healthcare Partners SWEA is a multi-specialty contract management group. We partner with healthcare organizations of all sizes to recruit, manage, and staff hospital-based services including Emergency Medicine, Hospitalist, Intensivist, and Urgent care. We deploy top level, local talent to the organizations we serve. By partnering closely with hospital administration and operational leadership, we align our goals with the goals of each organization from cost control to patient satisfaction.

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EasyShifts was created by an RN and founded in Northeast Wisconsin in 2008. The original workforce management system for nurses to provide open and flexible scheduling for your own staff. Nurses LOVE EasyShifts.

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FORVIS MAZARS ranks among the nation's top 10 professional services firms. Created by the merger of equals of BKD, LLP and Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP (DHG), FORVIS MAZARS is driven by the commitment to use our forward vision to deliver unmatched client experiences. FORVIS MAZARS is built upon the strong legacies of BKD and DHG, which is reflected in a name comprised from partner initials that represents our unique focus on preparing our clients for what is next. With more than 5,400 dedicated professionals who serve clients in all 50 states, as well as across the globe, FORVIS MAZARS offers comprehensive assurance, tax, advisory and wealth management services. Visit FORVISMAZARS.com for additional information.

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With a mission to improve the lives of everyone we touch, Fusion Medical Staffing connects healthcare travelers to opportunities in the locations that are in need of any additional support with staffing. Fusion has 8 divisions of recruiters who specialize in recruiting in the following settings: Lab, Cath Lab, Radiology, Cardiopulmonary, Rehab Therapy, Home Health/Hospice, LTC, and all nursing units.

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Through architecture, interior design, strategic advisory and environmental branding, Kahler Slater leverages design to help our clients reach their strategic goals for advancing their organizations. We use a Performance-Based Design process that is grounded in research to ensure we design for change. The result of our work enriches lives and achieves powerful results. With clients around the US, Canada and Singapore, Kahler Slater's team includes marketplace experts in healthcare, higher education, corporate, residential, hospitality, sports and wellness.

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Kraemer Brothers is a reputable construction company that has been dedicated to delivering exceptional workmanship and quality services to clients since 1948. At Kraemer Brothers, we believe in the core values of integrity and commitment, which have earned us a solid reputation in the industry. Our expertise includes the construction of innovative healthcare facilities that prioritize patient-centered care. Our track record speaks for itself, as we have consistently delivered outstanding results within budget and on time while ensuring a safe work environment for staff and patients. Our extensive experience enables us to adopt innovative techniques to improve our methods. Our team is committed to excellence and strives to exceed clients' expectations. We understand that project success requires effective communication and collaboration, and our experts work closely with clients to provide tailored solutions that meet their unique needs. At Kraemer Brothers, we aim to offer customized services that ensure customer satisfaction.

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Life Link III operates ten helicopter bases that include Alexandria, Blaine, Brainerd, Duluth, Hibbing, Rush City and Willmar, Minnesota, and Marshfield, Rice Lake, and Rhinelander Wisconsin. A new helicopter base in Detroit Lakes will be opening in spring 2022. The company's helicopter and airplane services provide on-scene emergency response and inter-facility transport for patients requiring critical care. Life Link III's transportation services are accredited by CAMTS (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transportation Systems), ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety are met. Life Link III is a non-profit consortium made up of the following member-owner organizations: Allina Health, CentraCare Health, Children's Minnesota, Essentia Health, Fairview Health Services, Regions Hospital/HealthPartner, Hennepin Healthcare, Marshfield Clinic Health System, St. Luke's, and HSHS Sacred Heart/St. Joseph's.

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Lincoln Financial Group provides advice and solutions that help people take charge of their financial lives with confidence and optimism. Today, more than 17 million customers trust our retirement, insurance and wealth protection expertise to help address their lifestyle, savings and income goals, and guard against long-term care expenses. Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) and its affiliates. The company had $324 billion in end-of-period account values as of September 30, 2024. Lincoln Financial is a committed corporate citizen included on major sustainability indices including the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America and ranks among Newsweek's Most Responsible Companies. With a long and rich legacy of acting ethically, telling the truth and speaking up for what is right, Lincoln was recognized as one of Ethisphere's 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies®. Learn more at: www.LincolnFinancial.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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As the nation's first provider of healthcare liability insurance, MedPro Group has protected the assets and reputations of the healthcare community since 1899. With more than 300,000 clients, MedPro Group is the national leader in customized medical malpractice insurance, claims and patient safety & risk solutions for physicians, surgeons, dentists, and other healthcare professionals, as well as hospitals, senior care and other healthcare facilities.

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Founded in 1918, Miron Construction Co., Inc. provides construction management, design-build, industrial, and general construction services to the healthcare, educational, industrial, commercial, governmental, religious, institutional, and environmental markets. Miron's goal on every healthcare project is innovation. We leverage technology and processes such as Building Information Modeling, innovative preconstruction services, Lean Construction and sustainability practices to break the mold of traditional project delivery and start thinking about what your facility could be. We work collaboratively with owners and design partners to help create a unique and ideal experience for patients, staff, and the community. Miron is headquartered in Neenah, WI, with Yard Operations located in Menasha, WI, and regional offices in Eau Claire, Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, and Wausau, WI; Marquette, MI; and Cedar Rapids, IA.

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As the nation's largest and only dedicated OB/GYN hospitalist provider, OB Hospitalist Group (OBHG) is a recognized leader in elevating the quality and safety of women's healthcare. OBHG's network of skilled OB clinicians are in the hospital 24/7 to ensure consistent, timely care for every patient entering the labor and delivery unit or obstetric emergency department. Their presence reduces delay in emergent OB/GYN care, improves outcomes, and increases patient satisfaction compared to traditional triage models. OBHG is heavily focused on improving access to care and addressing maternity care deserts. Outside of OBHG's traditional OB hospitalist programs, OBHG offers custom OB/GYN solutions to rural and lower volume delivery hospitals, addressing their unique challenges. OBHG clinicians partner closely with local OB/GYN providers, providing collaborative, non-competitive support. Together, we deliver great patient care and clinicians passionate about their role in caring for women.

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Pacific Companies was founded over two decades ago on the principles of service, value and results. Since our inception, we have grown to be one of the largest and most trusted names in physician and advanced practitioner recruiting across the country. Our consultants all have expertise in compensation models, contracts and recruitment of all specialties both permanent and locum tenens. Physicians practice evidence-based medicine. Pacific Companies practices evidence-based recruiting.

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ProAssurance provides medical professional liability insurance and risk management services for healthcare providers of all sizes and types. It is among the top 5 largest medical professional liability carriers in the country and uses regional expertise to create customized coverage solutions. ProAssurance Group is rated "A" (Excellent) by AM Best.

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Qualivis Workforce Management Program is an all-encompassing solution for healthcare staffing including clinical and non-clinical staffing, locum tenens, interim, international, and permanent hiring. Qualivis provides a simple and efficient model designed to deliver high-quality talent and streamline operations. Qualivis provides one contract, point of contact, software, and invoice to service all needs with over 200 pre-vetted agency partners. As a national provider of healthcare workforce solutions, Qualivis works to simplify staffing and help hospitals build a better workplace to improve patient care.

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Quarles is a leader in the ever-changing, highly regulated health care industry. We pride ourselves on being the go-to firm for Wisconsin hospitals, including those serving rural communities, for all aspects of hospital law. Our experience includes regulatory compliance, health information technology, clinical integration, telemedicine and more. We serve as the equivalent of in-house counsel for many hospitals and systems, from critical access hospitals to multi-hospital integrated delivery systems. We stay on the cutting edge of the federal and state regulatory framework governing hospitals, and we have the experience and knowledge necessary to advise hospitals in the daily business and legal changes inherent in providing outstanding patient care.

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Rural Physicians Group is an expansive physician network of rural-focused hospitalists, general surgeons and APPs that are passionate about helping rural hospitals meet the needs of the communities they serve. We offer a true, permanent solution to the crisis facing more than 1,600 rural hospitals across the United States, and we are actively growing our network of exceptional providers to help us achieve this mission.

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von Briesen's Health Law Section has deep knowledge in all facets of health law that impact our clients - from transactions and affiliations to privacy and data governance to regulatory compliance and government enforcement. Beyond core health law counseling, our Health Law Section includes specialists in many areas of law that support a multi-disciplinary approach to legal services for the health industry, including health industry-focused real estate, construction, labor and employment, intellectual property and more. This collaborative model for legal services results in individualized solutions to the most challenging issues facing health care clients today. With a long tradition of expertise in health law, we provide comprehensive legal services to the full spectrum of health industry clients. Our clients include both traditional health industry organizations and those bringing innovation to the health industry, allowing us to expertly assist in navigating a constantly evolving landscape of business models and issues.

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At WIELAND, we believe we cannot live in a disposable world. Our passion, our commitment is to design and build furniture that withstands years of heavy use yet accommodates the changing trends of healthcare environments. That requires original thinking. Wieland is always looking beyond the ordinary and seeking new solutions. Patient Room and Lounge furniture is designed specifically to assist caregivers and families to improve patient outcomes. Industry leading sleep sofas and patient recliners are available in a wide variety of styles to fit many applications. Experience Wieland and you'll discover that we've been listening. Innovative thinking improves patient outcomes.

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Wipfli LLP (Wipfli) ranks among the top 20 accounting and business consulting firms in the nation. Our team of healthcare consultants helps organizations to see an increasingly complex landscape with clarity and confidence. From improved financial operations and regulatory compliance to digital transformation and talent management, our healthcare specialists provide the unique solutions to more than 2,500 hospitals, health systems and clinics. What makes us different is our mission to create a lasting, positive impact. We become a trusted advisor for our clients, helping them grow and transform for the future. Learn more at wipfli.com/healthcare.

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The Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists (WIANA) was founded in 1937 to provide continuing education opportunities to nurse anesthetists. Nearly 900 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in Wisconsin work in every type of setting where anesthetics are delivered. CRNAs are the primary providers of anesthesia care working in team settings, as well as independently. CRNAs work collaboratively to provide high quality and affordable, surgical and obstetric care, trauma stabilization, and pain management services both in urban medical centers, as well as medically under served and critical access hospitals. Through education and advocacy, WIANA promotes safe, quality anesthesia care to patients of all populations.

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The Wisconsin Statewide Health Information Network (WISHIN) is leading the way to enable Health Information Exchange (HIE) in Wisconsin. As the state-designated entity for HIE, WISHIN is a network of more than 2,160 sites of care across Wisconsin supporting clinical decision-making and care coordination through the WISHIN Pulse community health record.

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Coverys is a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance committed to helping reduce distractions so healthcare professionals and organizations can focus on what matters most—patients. You can count on Coverys for flexible coverage options, innovative insurance solutions, advanced data analytics, best-in-class education and risk mitigation resources, and unique support programs to assist healthcare providers who are experiencing a claim, adverse event, or burnout. With 40+ years of experience serving the medical community and underwriting companies with "A" (Excellent) ratings from A.M. Best, you can be confident in Coverys' financial strength and stability. Please visit coverys.com for more information.

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Deloitte has a long-standing commitment to Wisconsin's leading businesses and organizations. Our Madison- and Milwaukee-based teams proudly serve 92% of top public and private companies headquartered in Wisconsin, covering numerous industries including health care, manufacturing, financial services, retail, consumer products, energy and resources, technology, government & public services, and life sciences. Our professionals have deep experience that matches the diverse and growing needs of both emerging and developed health care organizations in the region, in areas that include Technology Enabled Transformation, Health Care Regulatory Solutions, Strategy & M&A, Talent Optimization, Sustainable Margin, Value Based Care, and Physician Enterprise and Ambulatory Services. We are proud of the impact we're making through our work with health care providers, county governments, and state agencies to improve access, affordability, and quality of care.

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Eide Bailly is a CPA and Business Advisory firm with a national healthcare practice. Our services go beyond audit, tax and cost reports. We help drive results and plan for a successful future in a time of dramatic change. From solutions dealing with financing issues to patient care, strategy development and implementation, business office design to utilizing technology to improve your operations, we approach healthcare with real world experience.

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Eneration is a team of sustainable energy experts dedicated exclusively to serving the healthcare industry. Originating within Gundersen Health System, Eneration played a key role in helping Gundersen become the first healthcare system in the U.S. to achieve energy independence. Eneration offers a range of energy sustainability, resiliency, and management services for both existing facilities and new construction. Their comprehensive energy efficiency improvement program allows healthcare organizations to execute on impactful cost and emission upgrades with no up-front costs, backed by a short-term agreement. For new construction projects, Eneration provides expert guidance from initial concept to post-occupancy, ensuring optimal building performance and maximum cost savings. By leveraging proven processes and deep industry expertise, Eneration empowers healthcare organizations to achieve their sustainability and resiliency goals while reducing costs, enhancing patient safety and care, and contributing to a healthier planet.

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ERDMAN is dedicated to creating healthcare facilities that address innovative care delivery, operational efficiency, future focused adaptability and design excellence; all in the context of our clients' schedule and budget. ERDMAN has designed and constructed thousands of healthcare facilities across the nation. Our architects and engineers work side by side in a collaborative studio setting that interfaces directly with our strategic planners, construction management, budgeting, and scheduling professionals. Our Integrative Thinking and approach to communication and coordination allows us to deliver healthcare facilities that meet client needs while enhancing the mission of caring for communities.

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Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) is best known for designing environments that elevate people's potential. Over 240 employees in Milwaukee, Madison, Denver, Green Bay, and Atlanta demonstrate unparalleled commitment to the markets, communities and clients they serve. The respected 115-year-old firm specializes in several markets including healthcare, workplace, education, senior living, mixed-use, entertainment and science + technology. We believe great architecture is about more than elevating the environment. When we create a welcoming caring environment where family enjoys visiting, then families strengthen. Our team provides a unique balance of creativity, depth and client-centered attitude. From hospital master planning and renovation to ambulatory care centers and even specialized clinics, our staff has dedicated significant time to the pursuit of advancing health and wellness environments across the country. With diverse backgrounds and a wealth of experience, our team has the knowledge, design expertise and technical skills to help you develop your healthcare spaces for the future.

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Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients, providing exceptional litigation, regulatory, policy and business services in nearly every industry sector. Our robust health care practice helps providers across the country - including large and small providers in and around Wisconsin - advance their objectives, overcome challenges and capitalize on new opportunities. Our forward-thinking attorneys, consultants and professionals deliver customized guidance and strategies for your business needs. Our clients benefit from Faegre Drinker's broad experience across the health care continuum as we help you keep pace with the quickly changing marketplace.

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Fifth Third Bank, established in 1858, is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fifth Third is among the largest money managers in the Midwest, and as of June 30, 2022 had $512 billion in assets under care, of which it managed $54 billion for individuals, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations. Innovations in Commercial Banking have led the expansion nationally. The Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority longtime head Dennis Reilly joined Fifth Third Bank in early 2022, where he will leverage his experience to aid Wisconsin not-for-profits. Hired to grow the Fifth Third Bank footprint in Wisconsin, Mr. Reilly will work with healthcare, education, and not-for-profit organizations on custom solutions to meet the moments their navigating.

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HBS provides IT Solutions and Services that help organizations provide cost effective, reliable, secure, IT environments to their user communities. This includes-
Everything Microsoft - Office 365 licensing, SharePoint, SQL
Professional and Managed Services (Proactive IT Support)
Networking/Routing/Firewalls
Data Security against Ransomeware and external hackers
Vulnerability Assessments, Security Risk Management, XDR
Security Awareness and Training
Physical Security for badge access, video surveillance, and mass notification systems
Public and Private Cloud Solutions
Hardware - Devices, Storage, Servers
Unified Communication Systems
Video Conferencing
Distance Learning
Digital Signage
Cloud Calling Solutions - Teams, Webex Calling
Document Imaging
Custom Application Development

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Herzing University wants to empower your staff through education solutions. Employees want to grow their careers, and Employers want to retain talent. We have solutions to accomplish both!

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HGA is an integrated design firm with 12 offices nationwide. Our goal with every collaboration is to deliver creative, elegant solutions to complex healthcare design challenges that increase operational efficiency, improve clinical outcomes, and elevate human experience. We merge research, ethnography, lean process improvement, data analytics, and design thinking with architecture, engineering, and planning to transform environments of health through holistic, value-driven design.

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Husch Blackwell has a national reputation for providing exceptional healthcare legal services. Our healthcare law team includes nearly 150 skilled attorneys, all with experience in the healthcare industry. We offer competitive rates, creative use of alternative fee approaches and an efficient staffing model to help healthcare clients advance their unique business goals.

Husch Blackwell is known for the special health law aspects of corporate governance, tax/tax exemption, antitrust, fraud and abuse, employment, information technology, reimbursement, managed care and tax exempt financing that affect all hospitals. Healthcare organizations that seek to streamline operations through mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other transactions need legal partners who are clearly focused on the bigger picture as well as the details. Husch Blackwell provides experienced counsel across the life cycle of deals, from initial query to closing. We identify and resolve critical issues regarding due diligence, deal structure, valuation, financing and risk mitigation. Our multidisciplinary team advises on the diverse issues that often arise during transactions, including buyout options, governance and control structures, operating agreements and payor contracts. We also develop and execute communication plans that build political and community support.

In addition, we are also known for our cutting-edge work in developing clinical co-management, mergers and acquisitions, and joint venture arrangements with physicians and creating provider-owned insurance companies. Moreover, in the healthcare employment arena, we have a national Fair Labor Standards Act practice, and we frequently advise healthcare systems on collective bargaining agreements, unfair labor practice charges, union organizing campaigns and the unique aspects of worker's compensation in hospital settings.

By collaborating across disciplines, our healthcare attorneys offer comprehensive counsel and solution driven services that address healthcare industry pressures. That gives our clients an edge in a challenging industry that is growing rapidly, constantly evolving and facing heightened regulatory and financial scrutiny.

Husch Blackwell - 511 North Broadway, Suite 1100, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Husch Blackwell - 33 East Main Street, Suite 300, Madison, WI 53703

For more information contact Tom Shorter at tom.shorter@huschblackwell.com

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JP Cullen is a fifth-generation, family-owned, full-service construction firm that specializes in budgeting, planning, and constructing the tough jobs. We work with Wisconsin healthcare systems that annually serve between 300,000 to 3,000,000 people. These systems hire us to help them increase their market share by 9.6% through building safe environments and maintaining a 93% satisfaction rating, allowing providers to focus on patient-centered care. Our clients recognize JP Cullen as experts working within active construction sites where safety is of the utmost importance, discovering solutions for something that was said could not be done, and delivering projects on time, on budget, the right way, the first time. By tackling the toughest projects JP Cullen has created an expertise that is unrivaled.

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Market & Johnson has been a leader of the medical construction industry in western Wisconsin since 1948. Specializing in rural hospital construction, our firm brings key experience to working in a facility while keeping it fully operational. Market & Johnson provides turnkey services ranging from master planning and site selection to dependable preconstruction services. We approach every project with the goal of providing high quality, cost effective solutions while building a long lasting partnership with our clients.

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At Old National, we have a dedicated team that understands the unique financing needs of healthcare providers. We can develop financing solutions that are customized to your goals, so you can focus on what you do best...caring for others. We partner with a wide range of healthcare organizations from community hospitals, large acute-care systems, physician groups and home health agencies to medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies and laboratories. Whether you are a non-profit or for-profit entity, our team is ready to help.

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Outset Medical is changing kidney dialysis with the most innovative technology in over 30 years! From the ICU to the living room, we are giving patients their lives back and reducing cost and complexity for hospitals and staff with a single enterprise solution. Game changing, easy to use dialysis machine with fantastic patient outcomes!

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We have been providing design leadership since our founding in 1935. Since that time, we have helped clients increase service and improve patient outcomes on more than 3,000 projects, nationwide. We practice continuous improvement and deploy a mature methodology of client-centered design engagements using the latest lean tools and sustainable design techniques. Today, clients are engaged through offices in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin and Sarasota, Florida. Call us today for a consult.

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RSM's purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities through world-class audit, tax and consulting services focused on middle market businesses. The clients we serve are the engine of global commerce and economic growth, and we are focused on developing leading professionals and services to meet their evolving needs in today's ever-changing business environment. RSM's health care professionals are committed to providing effective and affordable solutions to nearly 3,000 health care institutions across the nation, including hospitals and health systems, children's hospitals, academic medical centers, physician practices and ambulatory surgery centers, dental providers, behavioral health organizations, diagnostic imaging centers, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities and more. RSM US LLP is the U.S. member of RSM International, a global network of independent audit, tax and consulting firms with more than 43,000 people in more than 120 countries.

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Spacelabs Healthcare is a global manufacturer and distributor of patient monitoring, connected care informatics, diagnostic cardiology, and supplies and accessories for use in hospitals, medical clinics, and physician offices. Patient monitoring solutions are delivered for critical, sub-acute and perioperative care areas of the hospital, wired and wireless networks and ambulatory blood pressure monitors, all aimed at providing caregivers with timely patient information. Our diagnostic cardiology systems include Holter recorders and analyzers, ambulatory blood pressure monitors, resting and stress electrocardiography (ECG) devices, and ECG management software systems and related software and services.

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For more than 125 years, The Boldt Company has been providing value to our customers and the communities they serve, delivering projects safely, on time and on budget. Consistently ranked among the top 25 healthcare builders in the country we have vast experience in a variety of projects from full health campuses to medical office buildings. We leverage our innovative, collaborative approach to deliver the flexible, efficient care environment required to provide optimal patient outcomes.

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Founded in 2003, the Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality (WCHQ) is a voluntary, non-profit consortium of health care organizations committed to publicly reporting comparative measures of performance to catalyze improvements in the quality and affordability of health care. This will, in turn, raise the health status of individuals and communities. WCHQ designs and facilitates collaborative learning sessions to share best practices within its member organizations in an effort to elevate and accelerate improvement across Wisconsin. WCHQ has been recognized for making numerous contributions to the evidence base on the science of measurement and reporting. More importantly, WCHQ and its member organizations have directly contributed to a significant improvement in the quality of care as reflected in the measures reported on WCHQ.org. WCHQ recently created one of the nation's first regional Dental Quality Collaboratives, which is working to more closely integrate dental and physical health.

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The Center for Professional & Executive Development is the lifelong learning arm of the Wisconsin School of Business. We provide educational workshops, programs and consulting services to professionals and organizations who are in the midst of a business transformation or professional transition to new skills and roles. We help organizations move forward and we are proud to further the Wisconsin Idea. With faculty and instructors from across the university and industry, we work with more than 100 instructors to create immersive, hands-on learning opportunities to foster practical skills, with a renewed focus in Healthcare Leadership and Management. We collaborate with our client partners to find the right balance of coaching, advising, assessments, and development programs that will drive sustainable change and success.

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At Amperage, we are more than just a marketing agency or fundraising consultancy. We are a team of problem-solvers, talented creators, and dedicated people committed to making a real difference in the world. It starts with a simple belief: that the work we do should positively impact people's lives in significant ways. We use creative strategies to drive results, bringing energy and momentum to healthcare providers doing meaningful work. Our services include brand development, marketing strategy, fundraising consulting, PR, media buying, video production, graphic design and copywriting. As a trusted partner and extension of your team, we help optimize resources and tell your brand's unique story to make a real difference.

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AmplifyMD is a seamlessly integrated virtual care solution redesigning how hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations deliver virtual care. The company's groundbreaking virtual care automation and care delivery platform uses data integrations, intelligent automation, and configurable workflows to make remote providers up to 2x more efficient - driving operational efficiencies, provider satisfaction, financial benefits, and better clinical outcomes. With our revolutionary virtual care platform supported by our extensive network of specialists across 15+ clinical fields, we are delivering access to specialty care whenever and wherever it's needed, improving health equity, clinical outcomes, and financial results across the country for patients, providers, and payers alike.

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Our teams are dedicated to providing the highest quality solutions, most knowledgeable professionals and stringent warranties in the industry. Accurate, reliable communication systems are essential for saving and improving lives. Our goal is to keep healthcare organizations connected resulting in increased safety, reduced operation costs, improved profitability, improved customer loyalty and overall satisfaction. Learn more about how our crucial communication solutions can keep your business safe, connected and efficient. Contact Beacon Communications or CEC by visiting www.beaconcom.com or www.cecinfo.com

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Beam Healthcare is a Madison, WI-based company that leverages technology and the practice of lean methodologies in the field of inpatient & outpatient telemedicine to solve the Iron Triangle of Healthcare - Cost, Quality, and Access. We strive towards positive change in patients' lives, healthcare systems, and communities in need. By delivering individualized clinical telemedicine programs, we empower healthcare communities anywhere through telehealth partnerships that expand local health services.

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BWBR is a team of professionals in architecture, interior design, planning, and research who are obsessed with the performance of people and organizations. A leader in medical planning and design, BWBR helps health care organizations find innovations and efficiencies in tertiary, regional and critical access hospitals, behavioral health facilities and clinics, and ambulatory care centers. Working with clients to create spaces for better care delivery and patient and staff satisfaction, BWBR transforms lives through exceptional environments.

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Hospitals that want to participate in the Medicare program must be in compliance with the Conditions of Participation (COP) by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS accepts accreditation by CIHQ to deem acute care hospitals to be in compliance with the COP'. As a deemed-status provider, CIHQ provides hospitals with the tools and support they need to successfully achieve accreditation. CIHQ's philosophy and approach to accreditation is to engage with hospitals in a collegial, respectful, and educational manner, while assuring services are provided at a reasonable cost.

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CMDI is a non-profit cooperative serving over 70 non-profit hospitals and health systems throughout the Midwest. The cooperative is owned and operated by our member hospitals and is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of our member hospital CEO's. We provide diagnostic imaging solutions at the lowest possible cost to our members with all profits distributed back to our member-owner hospitals. CMDI provides semi-annual equity distributions to member hospitals, having distributed more than $57.1 million in the last 5 years. There are no fees to join CMDI.

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Comprehensive Reimbursement, Inc. (CRI) is a full-service Medicare and Medicaid regulatory and reimbursement consulting firm focused on ensuring compliance while optimizing reimbursement for clients nationwide. Services include: Medicare cost report preparations and reviews, Medicare DSH and SSI realignment, Medicare bad debt/Worksheet S-10 log preparations and reviews, Medicare wage index/occupational mix preparations and reviews, revenue cycle claims review eligibility and post-acute transfer DRG.

CRI was created in 2006 by healthcare industry experts to provide a better, more comprehensive healthcare consulting experience for hospitals, health systems, and healthcare providers. We understand that every client faces their own set of unique challenges and we are committed to helping our clients achieve success by providing specialized services to meet their individual needs. Our ability to use our industry expertise to provide customized services and engagements has made CRI a leader in the healthcare industry.

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As a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance, Copic is here to advocate for, defend, and support those working in healthcare. Our goal is always to make medicine safer for both providers and patients. Founded by physicians, we understand the challenges facing healthcare professionals. We offer industry-leading patient safety and risk management programs to educate providers and work to prevent unexpected outcomes. If an incident occurs, Copic provides unwavering defense and 24/7 support. At all times, we offer ongoing education, professional resources and advocacy at the legislative level. In everything we do, Copic is here for the humans of healthcare.

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As a Siemens Healthineers Advanced Partner, Delta Medical Systems sells and services medical imaging equipment, including CT, MRI, X-ray, and C-arms. With OEM-trained professionals throughout Wisconsin, Delta provides world-class Siemens imaging systems and the personal service of a local provider.

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ElderSpan Management, LLC is a family-owned corporation that develops and operates for its own portfolio quality living solutions for seniors ranging from independent living options to memory care services. We also serve as the developer and/or consultant for senior living projects being developed by hospitals and other non-profit organizations. ElderSpan also provides management consultation for projects owned by others, including turn-around management of troubled facilities.

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At FILRO Global Hiring, we know that you want to be an effective leader in an exceptional care facility. That success depends on a robust nursing staff, but in today's market, the shortage of qualified hires has left you scrambling. Your caregivers are stretched to the max and they-and you- deserve better. That's why FILRO connects you with our global network of top-notch certified candidates. We're here to help you recruit the best international caregivers, and we offer personalized services to fit your unique needs. Founded by a first-generation American and daughter of an immigrant nurse, FILRO is committed to helping with each nurse's cultural transition to your workforce. We require each nurse to pass an English proficiency test, and our thorough vetting process sets you up with only the best results.

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Most banks try to serve the masses, but we believe focus yields better results for you and for us. With a unique combination of strategic solutions, healthcare expertise, and unmatched service, we help businesses and individuals with sophisticated financial needs.

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With 60 years of experience, GRAEF is a leader in healthcare design. We understand on the demanding environment of hospitals, clinics, medical office buildings, medical research facilities and other specialty services. Our experienced engineers and landscape architects create designs that encompass the unique needs of healthcare facilities, including everything from healing gardens to indoor air quality. Our full-service healthcare team provides structural, MEP, commissioning, site/civil, landscape architecture, parking, traffic, environmental and sustainable design services. With eight offices, including locations in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Madison, we provide responsive service to healthcare facilities throughout the state of Wisconsin. For more information on how GRAEF can serve you, please call Dan Kilbert at 414-266-9148.

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Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources supports the successful delivery of aging programs & services in 70 counties and 11 tribes in Wisconsin. We provide lead agencies with training, technical assistance, and advocacy to ensure programs allow individuals to live with maximum independence and dignity. A continual focus on improving health is key in accomplishing this. Joining WHA is another step in identifying those within the health care industry that share this pursuit. Once established, relationships with health care will enhance our existing efforts, but more importantly, align innovative approaches to the changing needs of Wisconsin.

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At GROTH Design Group we are continuously looking for opportunities to further support healthcare in Wisconsin. WHA provides an opportunity for us to demonstrate how GROTH Design Group helps meet healthcare needs through thoughtful planning and design and communicate our passion for designing healthcare spaces as a way to truly help people. In addition to registered architects and LEED Accredited Professionals, our staff includes project managers and designers, interior designers, construction administrators and support professionals. Our team works from our Cedarburg, Milwaukee and our newly opened Appleton offices to provide facility needs analysis, programming, master planning, probable cost analysis, architectural and interior design and construction administration services. Opportunities to help our clients range from single discipline studies to renovation and new construction. Healthcare is one of our firm's largest market sectors and accelerates with exceptional staff expertise. Additional markets GROTH Design Group serves are Senior Living, Corporate, Education, Religious and Community.

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HSR Associates was established in La Crosse, Wisconsin in 1953. For over 70 years, HSR has been providing innovative healthcare design for our clients. Our team of professionals includes architectural, engineering, interior design and construction administration staff members. The quality of our work becomes tangible with each project we build. Each element of the project receives equal attention to quality, from concept design through construction administration.

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IMEG is a leading U.S.-based engineering design firm delivering a rare combination of the broad expertise of a national leader with the personal relationships and deep collaboration of a local firm. The firm is 100% employee-owned and results-driven with a passion for transforming environments and communities through high-performance design and infrastructure. With more than 60 offices and 1,800 team members, IMEG serves regions and markets with full-service, in-house engineering design. IMEG is a Top 5, 100% employee-owned Engineering Firm in the U.S. (BD+C) and ranked #71 on ENR's Top 500 Design Firms list. For more information, visit imegcorp.com.

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ISG has a rich history that extends over 50 years of building trusting relationships. Our goal? To make an impact in designing healthier communities in and around Wisconsin. As a multi-disciplinary firm that is 100% owned by employees, ISG is deeply invested in our people and communities. As neighbors, patients, and caregivers, we are committed to supporting best-in-class care with an experience-centered design approach. With 14 offices across the Midwest, ISG fosters strong collaboration between all disciplines to provide clients with a diverse knowledge base, high level of creativity, and broad perspective. Our business philosophy is centered around building relationships and constantly adding value through new and creative technologies, professionals, and ideas. ISG's flexibility makes it possible; our focus and innovative solutions make it happen. Full-service design expertise: code and compliance, commissioning, facility assessments, landscape design, new construction, planning and development, site development, renovation and expansion, site assessments and water/wastewater.

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Built on character and craftsmanship since 1890, Findorff proudly provides award-winning construction and general contractor services across the United States. Going beyond what is expected for our clients, partners, and communities is where we find our true value and commitment to the industry. Findorff completes over $1 billion in construction annually on projects in the healthcare, education, science and technology, residential and corporate industries. From minor renovations to large, phased construction, Findorff is determined to deliver projects on time, within budget, and with purpose.

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Kraus-Anderson is a national leader in healthcare construction management services. Our team is dedicated to precision, integrity, safety and cost-efficiency, from the earliest planning through commissioning and post-construction. Our approach is patient-centered. We implement comprehensive infection control protocols for all healthcare projects, including interior renovations, facility expansions and new stand-alone buildings. Controls are tailored to each project's unique circumstances and requirements. We apply innovation and dedication to deliver systems and materials addressing safety, security, sustainability and comfort within the healing environment. Our Wisconsin healthcare experience includes Critical Access Hospitals, major campus expansions, specialty care and outpatient facilities, medical office buildings; as well as ongoing maintenance, remodels and tenant improvements. Collaboration and communication are keys to our success. We deliver successful projects on time, on budget, working to maximize opportunities for the local workforce in the communities in which we work.

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Designing for the enrichment of the human experience. Strong client relationships have helped Leo A Daly become a leader in the design of the built environment, and one of the largest planning, architecture, engineering, interior design and program management firms in the world. Since 1915, we have had an unyielding focus on design excellence to create exceptional spaces that enhance and enrich the human experience. Excellent healthcare design optimizes clinical operations, healthcare delivery and capital resource management. As experienced healthcare designers, our professionals listen to the needs and goals of owners and stakeholders, leading the way to consensus-driven solutions. We apply evidence-based design and research to create patient-focused environments that meet strategic goals, and adapt to tomorrow's needs. With LEO A DALY, you're getting the best of both worlds - the experience and expertise of an international firm known for its healthcare design, who understands and values our smaller, close-knit communities.

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MedCraft Healthcare Real Estate is a leading, full-service national healthcare real estate firm. Focusing exclusively on healthcare, we provide comprehensive advisory, development, and financing services for healthcare providers that are customized to meet your specific needs.

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Medical Solutions is one of the nation's largest healthcare workforce companies. Through our extensive talent ecosystem, we connect nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country.

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Mindray is a leading global developer, manufacturer, and supplier of medical devices. Its mission is to deliver high-quality, richly featured medical products, making healthcare more accessible and affordable in Wisconsin and worldwide. Mindray provides solutions in three core businesses: ultrasound, patient monitoring, life support, and in-vitro diagnostics.

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Mortenson is a progressive, innovative, and forward-thinking organization who has built a legacy of serving as a trusted business partner to our customers. With a first-hand understanding of the healthcare industry and state-of-the-art technology, we collaborate with our customers to develop and construct the most efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality facilities for our customers to deliver care in. Incorporated in 1954, Mortenson is a privately-held corporation owned by the Mortenson family with over 5,000 team members and project operations throughout the country and in select international locations. Mortenson is consistently ranked as one of the largest contractors in the State and a top healthcare builder.

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National Medical Resources, Inc (NMR) is a leading locum tenens physician, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner staffing solutions company. NMR has supplied medical staffing services to hospitals and clinics since 2004. Born from the need to address the critical provider shortage in the Midwest, NMR has developed a proven system to efficiently staff healthcare facilities. The mission of NMR is to match medical providers with medical facilities to provide the best, most innovative, staffing solutions that fit their needs. NMR is looking forward to developing its relationship with the WHA. Please contact us today to help you with your staffing needs.

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NXC Imaging has been privileged to serve the radiology and cardiology communities for more than fifty years. Our mission is to save and improve lives by providing exceptional technology solutions and best in class support. We are proud to do so by representing the industry's most innovative companies and advanced technologies. We provide radiology and cardiology technology by working with these innovative partners: Canon, Ziehm, Medicom and Enlitic.

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OPN is a 47-year-old Midwest Based Architecture & Interior Design Firm specializing in Healthcare. We have offices in Madison, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City & Minneapolis. We offer Master Planning, Facility Assessments, Programming, Planning & Design, as well as Construction Documents & Administration. We work in both Inpatient and Outpatient Facilities. We like tough renovation work, we have our "Special Projects Group". OPN is a National Leader in Sustainability and can offer guidance through this quickly evolving segment with actual cost/benefit analysis.

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Pain Management Group (PMG) is a leading provider of balanced, high-quality, and hospital-based pain management centers. We specialize in joint venture partnerships with health systems and hospitals to develop and operate a pain management service line that maximizes hospital resources and services. The PMG team works closely with our partners to provide safe and responsible pain management care and together, we strengthen communities by helping patients return to a life they can live.

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Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC) is the nation's leading behavioral healthcare management company, providing outpatient programs, inpatient units and telehealth services to enhance our patients' quality of life. PMC offers the following programs: Senior Life Solutions, a hospital-based intensive outpatient program that helps older adults dealing with depression, anxiety or other mental issues associated with aging; Integrated Telehealth Partners (ITP), tele-behavioral health services that expand access to mental health professionals for hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare organizations. Services include assessment, treatment, medication management, and placement; Embrace Health, online therapy and telepsychiatry services for anyone; Embrace U, outpatient programs for adolescents experiencing a mental illness. PMC also provides management of inpatient psychiatric units.

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Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers is a team of 90+ engineers, designers, technicians and support staff dedicated to quality and innovation in healthcare facility systems design and services. Over the past 50 years we've earned a reputation for excellence providing mechanical, utility, electrical power, low-voltage, lighting, plumbing, fire protection and medical gas systems design along with commissioning and other engineering services. With offices in Milwaukee and Madison, we are able to provide localized services throughout the state.

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Founded in 1946, Somerville is an employee-owned, integrated provider of architectural, engineering, interior design, and construction-phase services. We are best known for providing innovative, sustainable and value-added solutions to our healthcare clients. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Somerville is dedicated to our clients' success, utilizing the latest technology in our profession, and is devoted to the stewardship of our community and natural environment.

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Thornton Tomasetti is a 1,700-strong firm of creative problem solvers. With a local office in Milwaukee and over 45 offices worldwide, we pride ourselves in integrating our multidisciplinary expertise of Structural Engineering, Facade Engineering, Acoustics & Vibration, Resilience and Protective Design & Security to forge enduring solutions for complex challenges. Creating healthcare facilities requires balancing many concerns, including fine-tuning a structure to optimize patient care, supporting swiftly changing equipment and technologies, providing continuity of operations, and always being cognizant of the possible need to expand and modify a facility over time. These are challenges we love to tackle, leveraging our knowledge of local regulations and construction practices plus our deep bench of firmwide experience acquired by completing over 2,000 healthcare projects over the years.

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At Vantage/Abaxent LLC we are uniquely positioned to partner with health care systems with strategic leasing vehicles to optimize technology, software and capital equipment projects. In an increasingly uncertain world we offer flexibility, capital preservation, life cycle management and the power to pivot. Abaxent Leasing is a nationally certified MBE/WBE/DBE and owned by Adonica Randall who sits on the board of the NMSDC. Any project leased through Abaxent qualifies 100% for tier 1 supplier diversity. We provide customization tailored to the specifications of our clients along with unparalleled response time. We look forward to utilizing our expertise on behalf of your organization.

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WHEFA is an issuer of tax-exempt revenue bonds for all Wisconsin 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations. As of December 31, 2023, WHEFA has participated in 973 financings in excess of $32 billion over its 44-year history.

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The Wisconsin Office of Rural Health is a statewide organization that works to improve the access to, and quality of rural health care. Much of our funding specifically targets Critical Access Hospitals and other small rural hospitals, Certified Rural Health Clinics and EMS. We recruit physicians to the state, bring information and resources to our constituents, host trainings, workshops and webinars. We fund quality and performance-improvement initiatives and collaborative pilot projects. There is an Office of Rural Health in every state- most reside in state government, ours is situated in the UW- School of Medicine and Public Health.

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For over 50 years we at Wold Architects and Engineers have specialized in healthcare and senior living design providing planning, architecture, and engineering services to the Midwest and beyond. Our firm's healthcare expertise and experience includes hospitals, clinics, critical access health centers, and senior living environments. With client service as a focus, we keep our clients' interests as our primary goal. Wold demonstrates a depth of experience in the planning and design of facilities and a strong commitment to client service resulting in substantial long-term relationships with our clients. We work to design meaningful experiences for our clients and the communities that they serve and strive to fulfill each organization's unique needs and expectations.