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Sep. 29, 2022
Oct. 7 Deadline to Submit Community Benefits Stories for 2022 Report
WHA is in the process of producing its 2022 Community Benefits Report and is seeking stories about hospital/health system programs including charity care, financial assistance and other hospital-supported initiatives making a positive difference for communities, families and patients.
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Sep. 29, 2022
In Memoriam: Scott Tyre
Wisconsin’s advocacy and lobbying profession lost one of its best known and highly regarded members last week with the passing of Scott Tyre.
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Sep. 29, 2022
Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Heads into the Final Quarter
The Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit heads into the final quarter of its annual fundraising campaign with a total of $335,383 contributed to date by 242 individuals.
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Sep. 29, 2022
Legislative Council Study Committee on Occupational Licenses Holds Second Hearing
The Wisconsin Legislative Council Study Committee on Occupational Licenses held its second hearing on Sept. 27. The committee, which is comprised of four legislators and five members of the public, including WHA Vice President of Workforce and Clinical Practice Ann Zenk, is tasked with reviewing and improving the licensure process in Wisconsin.
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Sep. 29, 2022
WHA Council on Workforce Development Focuses on Recruitment and Retention
Hospital and health system leaders are faced with a myriad of workforce challenges, including trying to grow their workforce fast enough to keep up with rising demand. The Sept. 23, 2022 WHA Council on Workforce Development agenda focused on learning and discussion of recruitment and retention strategies.
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Sep. 29, 2022
WHA Members Announce Behavioral Health Expansions
SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital held a ribbon cutting this week for a new mental health outpatient day stabilization services unit, and Miramont Behavioral Health in Middleton held a community open house this week for its new adolescent treatment unit.
Behavioral Health - AdvocacyArticle
Sep. 29, 2022
Registration Open for 2023 WHA Health Care Leadership Academy
Spaces are filling up for the second annual WHA Health Care Leadership Academy. Kicking off in February 2023, this unique and customized program will offer participants the opportunity to not only learn about the various aspects of the “business of health care,” but to also network and learn from one another.
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Sep. 29, 2022
WHA Foundation Announces 2022 Global Vision Community Partnership Award Winners
The WHA Foundation is proud to announce the 2022 Global Vision Community Partnership Award winners.
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Sep. 22, 2022
WHA on Capitol Hill Urging Congress to Extend Rural Hospital Designations and Regulatory Flexibiliti
WHA was back on Capitol Hill on Sept. 21 visiting members of Wisconsin's Congressional Delegation to urge them to extend key rural hospital designations and regulatory flexibilities.
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Sep. 22, 2022
CMS Issues Final Inpatient Rule, New Health Equity Standards Effective Jan. 1, 2023
On Aug. 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule for inpatient and long-term care hospitals that builds on the Biden-Harris administration’s key priorities to advance health equity and improve maternal health outcomes.
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