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Jul. 28, 2022
WHA-Supported Bill to Improve Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Clears House Committee
On July 27, the House Ways and Means Committee voted to advance the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act.
MedicareArticle
Jul. 28, 2022
Manchin and Schumer Announce Reconciliation Deal to Extend ACA Subsidies
After more than a year of on-again-off-again negotiations on a reconciliation package at times referred to as "Build Back Better," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced a deal for a $670 billion package that includes various energy, tax and health care provisions.
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Jul. 28, 2022
HRSA Announces Availability of Nearly $15 Million to Expand and Support the Nursing Workforce
Hospitals and health systems are among the organizations eligible to apply for grants announced July 27 by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). HRSA is making nearly $15 million available to grow the nursing workforce, improve access to nursing education and advance health equity.
Workforce - AdvocacyArticle
Jul. 28, 2022
Congress Sends Letters to Biden Administration Urging Support of Key Hospital Priorities
Members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives voiced support for key hospital priorities recently in separate letters to the Biden administration.
Critical AccessArticle
Jul. 28, 2022
Last Chance to Register for August 5 Post-acute Care Conference
Now is the last chance to register for the WHA Post-acute Care Conference being held Aug. 5 in Wisconsin Dells. Click here for more information and to register. Questions? Contact WHA’s education department.
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Jul. 28, 2022
WHA Education Department Welcomes Catherine Hazeltine
Catherine Hazeltine joined WHA on July 22 as the new education coordinator. In her role, she will be responsible for the management of the WHA registration system, coordination of in-person and virtual education, as well as being the overall contact for the department.
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Jul. 28, 2022
Seeking Nominations for the 2022 Global Vision Community Partnership Award
The WHA Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2022 Global Vision Community Partnership Award. Established in 1993, the award provides recognition, financial support and public awareness of a community health initiative or project, created in partnership with a WHA member, that successfully addresses a documented community health need.
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Jul. 21, 2022
PHE Formally Extended for 90 More Days, Allowing Regulatory Flexibilities to Continue
As anticipated, the Biden administration has announced the federal public health emergency (PHE) has been extended for another 90 days, effective July 15.
Emergency PreparednessArticle
Jul. 21, 2022
MEB Shelves Rule That Could Add at Least $75m in Health Care Costs Following WHA Advocacy
On July 20, Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) staff reported to the Medical Examining Board (MEB) that the MEB’s proposed chaperone rule could add $75 million in new health care costs annually, based on economic impact letters submitted to DSPS. Following that report, the MEB shelved its second iteration of its proposed rule and discussed working on a third revision to its proposed rule.
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Jul. 21, 2022
Worker’s Comp Rates to Fall for Seventh Consecutive Year
“Wisconsin companies will pay 8.47 percent less in worker's compensation insurance rates starting October 1, 2022, giving a boost to businesses around the state,” the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) announced in a joint press release this week.
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