Quality Advisor

Introducing the New 2025 Wisconsin Hospitals Quality Snapshot

We are excited to introduce WHA’s 2025 Wisconsin Hospitals Quality Snapshot—a new, dynamic approach to sharing the quality achievements of our member hospitals and health systems.

This year, we’ve reimagined the format of our annual quality report to better reflect the ongoing, intentional work of Wisconsin hospitals and WHA in quality improvement.

What’s new this year?

• Living Snapshot: Rather than a traditional annual report, the Quality Snapshot is now a continuously updated resource throughout the year, reflecting the latest measures, rankings, quality initiatives and WHA member quality improvement stories as they are released.
• Celebrating Progress: Highlighting Wisconsin hospitals and health systems’ nation-leading performance, ongoing commitment to improvement and WHA’s evolving partnerships in quality initiatives.
• More Member Recognition: Real-world stories and recognition programs showcase the intentional, purposeful work behind our state’s high-quality care. This includes engagement with WHA quality initiatives like the WHA’s Health Care Quality Showcase in the State Capitol Rotunda, WHA’s Quality Residency Program, the Superior Health Quality Alliance and our Caring for Wisconsin Caregiver’s initiative.

Access the 2025 Quality Snapshot here.

We encourage you to explore the Snapshot and share it with your teams. Keep us apprised of quality programs and initiatives you want to feature, as this new format allows us to continuously celebrate your achievements throughout the year.

Thank you for your leadership and commitment to advancing health care quality in Wisconsin. WHA is proud to tell your story and be your strong advocate in Madison and Washington.

Please contact us with any questions or comments.

2026 WHA Excellence in Quality and Patient Safety Award

Shine a Light on Your Team’s Commitment to Quality and Safety

This annual recognition celebrates hospitals and health systems across Wisconsin for their outstanding efforts to improve patient care, safety and outcomes.

This is your chance to share your story, inspire others and highlight the meaningful work your team is doing to advance health care quality and safety. All WHA member hospitals are eligible to apply.

Participating hospitals will benefit from:

• Statewide media coverage showcasing your organization’s achievements
• Recognition at WHA’s annual awards banquet, celebrating the winners in each category
• An opportunity to present your project storyboard at the 2026 Advocacy Day Quality Poster Showcase in February

Application Deadline is Friday, November 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (CT)

Visit WHA Quality & Patient Safety Awards for eligibility details and criteria. To apply, submit this application form.

We look forward to celebrating your innovation and impact!

Navigating the WHA Quality Web Page: A Fresh Look

Did you know the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) recently refreshed its website? The new design is more user-friendly and makes it easier to find the information you need.

One highlight for quality professionals: when you hover over the Quality tab on the homepage, a dropdown menu appears with direct links to WHA’s priority programs, initiatives, newsletters, events, tools and resources.

It’s a great time to explore what’s new. Take a look and let us know what you think!

Superior Health Quality Alliance

Help Us Spread the Word - Recruitment Continues for CMS QIO Program

The Wisconsin Hospital Association is a proud member of Superior Health Quality Alliance (Superior Health). Superior Health serves as the bridge between the important goals of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the unique needs of our local communities. Drawing on decades of experience, Superior Health is dedicated to supporting clinics, nursing homes and hospitals by providing premium, hands-on quality improvement assistance to help achieve health care quality and safety goals for Medicare beneficiaries. 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.

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