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Mar. 3, 2022
New Physician Assistant Licensure Rules Simplified, as Recommended by WHA
On Feb. 24, the new Physician Assistant Affiliated Credentialing Board approved new rules that will go into effect on April 1 implementing 2021 Act 23, which removed burdensome direct supervision and physician ratio requirements for physician assistants and added additional clarity to physician assistant scope of practice. The new rules will be formally published and enacted in the coming days.
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Mar. 3, 2022
Grassroots Spotlight: Congressman Grothman Visits Waupun Memorial Hospital and ThedaCare Medical Cen
Congressman Glenn Grothman recently visited SSM Waupun Memorial Hospital and ThedaCare Medical Center-Berlin to get an update from hospital leaders in his district on how they are handling the evolving COVID-19 landscape. Hospital leaders detailed the many challenges that persisted throughout the COVID pandemic, particularly during
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Mar. 3, 2022
WHA Hosts Blood Drive
WHA kicked off Red Cross Month with a blood drive on March 1, helping the American Red Cross of Wisconsin and Wisconsin hospitals maintain critical blood supplies.
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Feb. 24, 2022
WHA February Board Meeting Lays Groundwork for Strategy Development
Long-term planning will build upon pandemic lessons and perennial health care challenges
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Feb. 24, 2022
Court Rules Certain Payment Portions of CMS Regulation on No Surprises Act Must Be Set Aside
Reliance on insurer-determined payment amount found in conflict with statutory requirements
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Feb. 24, 2022
One Month Out, Advocacy Day Registrations Top 500
Resources available to help attendees prepare for Advocacy Day
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Feb. 24, 2022
Join Us for the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit 2022 Kick-Off
Join WHA for the Wisconsin Hospitals (WH) State PAC & Conduit 2022 Contributor (virtual) Kick-Off Reception on March 23 at 8:00 a.m. (immediately prior to Advocacy Day). Individuals who contribute $250 or more before March 23 are invited to attend.
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Feb. 24, 2022
Assembly Passes Legislation Making Threats of Violence to Health Care Workers a Felony
In a voice vote on Feb. 23, members of the State Assembly voted in favor of legislation that would make threats of violence against a health care worker a felony in Wisconsin, similar to laws that already exist for threats made against law enforcement officers, judges, guardians ad litem and even some state employees.
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Feb. 24, 2022
Assembly Health Committee Holds Hearing on Bills Addressing Problematic Health Insurer Practices
On Feb. 16, the Assembly Committee on Health held a public hearing on proposed bills that would separately impact the ability of patients to use certain prescription drug discounts to meet cost-sharing requirements; prohibit step-therapy requirements for certain patients with breast cancer; create limits around the ability for insurance companies to deny physical therapy coverage; and require insurers to reimburse for clinician-administered drugs when a contract exists for this service.
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Feb. 24, 2022
Wisconsin Medical Society Names Beloit Health Care’s Roger Kapoor Young Physician Leader of the Year
Reliance on insurer-determined payment amount found in conflict with statutory requirements
