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Feb. 29, 2024
First Annual WHA Quality and Patient Safety Awards Presented
The WHA Quality and Patient Safety Awards recognize hospitals that advance and improve patient outcomes in Wisconsin. The program has two award categories – Excellence in Health Care Quality and Patient Safety and Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion.
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Feb. 29, 2024
Providers/Facilities Prevail in Most Surprise Billing Payment Disputes
A new report released by three federal agencies in February indicates that health care providers, facilities or air ambulances were the prevailing party in 77% of payment determinations made by Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) entities.
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Feb. 29, 2024
WHA-Crafted Training Grant Applications Due April 5
For hospitals and health systems seeking to expand training opportunities in high-demand occupations the time to apply for WHA-created grants is now. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has opened applications for Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) training grants, and at the same time opened an additional opportunity to apply for allied health training grants to utilize additional funding available.
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Dec. 8, 2022
WHA Back on Capitol Hill Advocating for Year-End Health Care Priorities
The Wisconsin Hospital Association brought a group of hospital leaders to Washington, D.C. on Dec. 6 & 7 to advocate with Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation for hospital and health system year-end priorities. Joining the group were Bob Van Meeteren of Reedsburg Area Medical Center, Jim Nelson of FortHealthCare, Jeremy Levin of the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative, Nathan Franklin of Gundersen Health, Tony Curry of Advocate Aurora Health, Brad Wolters of Marshfield Clinic Health System, Reggie Newson of Ascension Wisconsin, Brian Vamstad of Essentia Health, and Briana Nord-Parish of Alina Health.
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Dec. 8, 2022
Senate Health Committee Chair Speaks to WHA’s Public Policy Council
Workforce, rising costs of labor and supplies and discharge challenges—issues top of mind for WHA members—were all discussed with Wisconsin State Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point), sitting chair of the Senate Health Committee and president
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Dec. 8, 2022
Getting Prepared for Inaugural Salary Survey Launch
WHA and WisHHRA collaborate to provide workforce resource
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Dec. 8, 2022
Wisconsin DHS Awarded $45 million to Strengthen the Public Health Workforce
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $45 million to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to strengthen the public health workforce. In addition, the City of Milwaukee Health Department received $8 million. Nationwide, $3.2 billion has been awarded to 107 state, local and territorial health departments to improve the public health infrastructure.
Workforce - AdvocacyDec. 8, 2022
2023 Health Care Leadership Academy Registration Extended
Registration for the 2023 WHA Health Care Leadership Academy has been extended until Dec. 15, 2022. We encourage you to sign up today to secure your spot.
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Dec. 8, 2022
Health Insurance Price Index Rises Over 20% in Last Year, Hospital Services Rise at 3.4%
A new report from Kaiser Family Foundation shows that over the past year, prices for medical care rose slower than prices for all other goods and services. Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall consumer price
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Dec. 8, 2022
Fast Facts from the WHA Information Center: Holiday Injuries
The holiday season has begun, and while decorating is one of the best ways to get into the festive spirit, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates there are more than 5,800 injuries per year from
