Press Release

Wisconsin Hospital Association Advocacy Day Draws 1,200 Advocates

Advocates from across the state gathered to meet lawmakers in the Capitol and discuss issues impacting Wisconsin hospitals

MADISON, WI – Nearly 1,200 health care leaders, providers, hospital staff, trustees and volunteers traveled from across Wisconsin yesterday to the state’s capitol to participate in the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s (WHA) annual Advocacy Day, making it the largest Advocacy Day in WHA’s history.

Before meeting with lawmakers, attendees gathered to hear from Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur, who participated in a fireside chat with WHA President and CEO Eric Borgerding for the event’s keynote portion.

Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur and WHA President and CEO Eric Borgerding

Participants also heard remarks by Department of Health Services Deputy Secretary Deb Standridge and a bipartisan legislative panel with Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee), Rep. Tip McGuire (D-Kenosha), Rep. Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) and Sen. Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood).


Legislative Panel with Sen. LaTonya Johnson, Rep. Tip McGuire, Rep. Clint Moses and Sen. Romaine Quinn moderated by WHA Senior Vice President of Government Relations Kyle O’Brien

During the afternoon, Wisconsin hospitals showcased their quality improvement initiatives at the Capitol Rotunda. The Health Care Quality Showcase offered legislators, hospital staff and leadership and the public the opportunity to engage with the dedicated staff behind enhanced patient care at Wisconsin hospitals. From bolstering quality and safety to enhancing accessibility and value, attendees witnessed the transformative strides being made every day by these health care professionals.

Attendees also had the opportunity to meet with their state legislators to provide specific examples of how hospitals are providing access to high quality health care in Wisconsin communities. Discussions focused on supporting Wisconsin’s health care workforce, improving Medicaid reimbursement to protect hospital services and reinforcing the economic impact hospitals have across the state.

For more information about the Wisconsin Hospital Association and its work, visit wha.org.