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January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month

January marks Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, highlighting the theme “Treatment Works! Find the Path that Works for You.” The campaign promotes the reality that recovery is possible with the right support. A new Treatment Month toolkit is available to help individuals with lived experience, caregivers and providers share messages that raise awareness and guide people toward treatment and recovery resources.

The Wisconsin Hospital Association, in partnership with UW Health PROTEA, supports clinicians statewide by strengthening their skills and confidence in treating patients with substance use disorders. Through funding from the Wisconsin Partnership Program, this collaboration provides clinicians with the tools, training and evidence-based resources needed to deliver high quality, compassionate care to those experiencing addiction. To learn more, visit WHA - Behavioral Health & Addiction.

Caring for Wisconsin’s Caregivers Well-Being First Champion Challenge for Credentialing Kickoff is January 14

Join us next week for the official launch of the Credentialing Challenge, a statewide effort to ensure credentialing applications are free from stigmatizing language and promote mental health support for Wisconsin health care workers. Learn how to audit and update documents using the Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation Toolkit, eliminate barriers to care, and foster a culture of safety and well-being. This session provides step-by-step guidance, actionable deliverables and practical tips to position your organization as a Well-Being First Champion.

Find more information here and on Quality Events.

2026 Healthcare Leadership Collaborative Opportunity:

Through Caring for Wisconsin's Caregivers, Wellbeing leaders have set the standard for leadership by championing health worker wellbeing and mental health care on the ground in Wisconsin.

Wellbeing leaders have another opportunity to learn and network by attending the 3rd Annual Healthcare Leadership Collaborative (HLC) on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Washington, DC, where all things “Bridging the Implementation Gap” will be discussed.

HLC 2026 brings together interprofessional, cross-sector stakeholders for a thought-and action-provoking conversation about the mental health and wellbeing of our health care workforce. This national gathering is an opportunity to look beyond your state and connect with peers across the country who are tackling the same implementation challenges.

What to expect:

• Discussions on the realities of workplace experiences.
• Practical tools to drive operational and cultural transformation in your system
• Networking with other leaders committed to a thriving, sustainable workforce.

Tickets are $300 and there are limited spots available, so register today to secure your spot!

WHA's 2026 Advocacy Day - February 25!

Join us for WHA’s annual Advocacy Day on Wednesday, Feb. 25—a powerful opportunity for hospital employees, trustees and volunteers to make a visible impression in the state capitol. This event offers a chance to connect, learn and influence critical health care issues.

Fourth Annual Health Care Quality Showcase in Conjunction with WHA's Advocacy Day

The Health Care Quality Showcase is a wonderful opportunity to see firsthand the innovative efforts Wisconsin hospitals are making to enhance patient safety and improve care.

We invite you to attend the Health Care Quality Showcase the afternoon of Advocacy Day, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda to share your projects and learn about the quality improvement initiatives at other WHA member hospitals. This event highlights the dedicated work of hospital staff to improve patient safety and the quality of care across the state. It’s a great chance to engage with elected officials, Advocacy Day attendees, and the public to raise awareness of the important strides Wisconsin hospitals are making in ensuring safer, higher-quality care for all patients.

If you are interested and would like to participate at the WHA Health Care Quality Showcase, please complete and submit this form.

If you have questions, please contact Nadine Allen or Marcia Egle.

Superior Health Quality Alliance    

More than 35 Wisconsin Hospitals Enrolled in 13 SOW - Recruitment Continues for CMS QIO Program

More than 35 Wisconsin hospitals have already enrolled with Superior Health for CMS's 13 Scope of Work. As the CMS Quality Innovation Network – Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) for the Great Lakes Region, Superior Health will provide no-cost technical assistance to eligible providers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. This includes support for chronic disease management, behavioral health integration, patient safety, care coordination and health care quality — all aligned with CMS national goals. Don't miss out on this opportunity.

For questions, please contact info@superiorhealthqa.org or complete the enrollment form to begin the process.

Watch this video highlighting Superior Health Quality Alliance.