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Apr. 21, 2022
WHA Physician Leaders Council Meeting Focuses on Impactful Workforce Advocacy
The WHA Physician Leaders Council meeting on April 13 focused on WHA public policy advocacy regarding workforce and commercial payer practices advocacy and featured a discussion with Wisconsin Department of Health Services Chief Medical Officer Jon Meiman, MD, on COVID trends.
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Apr. 21, 2022
Guest Column: How COVID-19 Changed Employers’ Approach to Health Care Forever
Two years after the first COVID-19 shutdowns in the United States, employers are still feeling the effects of the pandemic in their employee populations, their work environment and their health care costs.
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Apr. 21, 2022
No Surprises Act Independent Dispute Resolution Portal Opens
The federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) portal which was established as a result of the No Surprises Act was officially launched by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on April 15.
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Apr. 21, 2022
CMS Releases Proposed 2023 IPPS Rule
On April 18, the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) introduced its proposed FY 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Rule with a number of proposed policies that appear to be more substantive than recent payment rule updates.
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Apr. 21, 2022
Webinar Series to Focus on the Patient Experience
WHA members are invited to attend a four-part summer webinar series, organized in partnership with 19 other state hospital associations, centered around improving the patient experience.
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Apr. 21, 2022
WHA Partners with Wisconsin Health Literacy to Simplify Medication Directions
WHA is working with Wisconsin Health Literacy, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving health literacy across the state, to create and deliver clearer medication directions for patients.
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Apr. 21, 2022
Webinar on Reducing Readmissions Draws Statewide Participation
WHA launched a readmissions quality initiative to support rural and critical access hospitals reduce 30-day readmissions. The first of three learning and networking webinars was held April 14, 2022.
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Apr. 14, 2022
Biden Administration Extends PHE for 90 More Days, Allowing Crucial Regulatory Flexibilities to Cont
The Biden administration has announced the federal public health emergency (PHE) has been extended for another 90 days, effective April 16.
COVIDArticle
Apr. 14, 2022
Registration Now Open for WHA 2022 Physician Leadership Development Conference
WHA’s annual Physician Leadership Development Conference offers an opportunity for physicians practicing in Wisconsin hospitals and health systems to gain CME-qualifying education focused on leadership skill development. The in-person event takes place June 16-17 in Green Bay.
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Apr. 14, 2022
Grow Our Own Grant Applications Due May 6
There’s still time to apply for the latest round of Wisconsin Department of Health grant funding for Allied Health Profession and Advanced Practice Clinician Training.
