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Dec. 22, 2022
The Wisconsin Medical Examining Board (MEB) on Dec. 21 unanimously recommended adoption of final proposed rule language regarding physician chaperone policies during routine sensitive examinations.
Licensure & Regulatory ReformArticle
Dec. 22, 2022
Two WHA board members have been selected to serve on American Hospital Association (AHA) committees. Aspirus Health CEO Matt Heywood was selected to join AHA’s Health Systems Committee (HSC) beginning Jan. 1, 2023, for a two-year term.
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Dec. 22, 2022
WHA honored Craig Yehlik of Westfields Hospital & Clinic with the 2022 Trustee Award. WHA President and CEO Eric Borgerding presented the award to Yehlik on Dec. 19. Yehlik is the New Richmond police chief.
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Dec. 22, 2022
WHA’s Physician Leaders Council met on Dec. 14 and discussed several topics, including ongoing workforce challenges, post-acute and guardianship issues, updates on physician assistant and chaperone rulemaking, and registration for the March 2023 WHA Physician Leadership Development Conference.
Workforce - AdvocacyArticle
Dec. 22, 2022
WHA is once again offering critical education for your Chargemaster staff.
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Dec. 15, 2022
WHA is excited to announce that after three years away, the WHA Physician Leadership Development Conference is back at The American Club in Kohler. Registration is now open for the March 10 and 11, 2023 educational event.
Physician ResourcesArticle
Dec. 15, 2022
Hospitals, health systems and the health care workforce are encountering challenges in the environment like never before—continued high volumes of patients compounded by waves of seasonal illnesses, high vacancy rates in many segments of the workforce, changing expectations of a multi-generational workforce trying to meet the increased demand created by the aging of the baby boom generation, and competition from other industries for a shrinking workforce as these same baby boomers retire in increasing numbers each year.
Workforce - AdvocacyArticle
Dec. 15, 2022
The Wisconsin Legislative Council Study Committee on Occupational Licenses held its fifth and final hearing on Dec. 13. The committee, which is comprised of four legislators and five members of the public, including WHA Senior Vice President of Workforce and Clinical Practice Ann Zenk, was tasked with reviewing and improving the licensure process in Wisconsin.
Workforce - AdvocacyArticle
Dec. 15, 2022
WHA has honored Nan Gardetto of Advocate Health with the 2022 Trustee Award. WHA President and CEO Eric Borgerding presented the award to Gardetto on Dec. 12.
WHA Trustee AwardArticle
Dec. 15, 2022
WHA board members participated as key speakers for the Wisconsin Health News (WHN) event on Dec. 13 held in Milwaukee. The panelists featured Cathy Jacobson, CEO, Froedtert Health; Peggy Troy, CEO, Children’s Wisconsin; and Dr. Sue Turney, CEO, Marshfield Clinic Health System.
Workforce - Advocacy