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Aug. 31, 2023
Apply Now for WHA-Crafted Allied Health Training Grant
For hospitals and health systems seeking to expand training opportunities in hard-to-fill positions, such as registered nurse, surgical tech and medical assistant, the time to apply for WHA-created grants is now. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) opened applications for Allied Health Professional (AHP) Education and Training grants on Aug. 22.
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Aug. 24, 2023
About 36% of Medicaid Recipients Up for Renewal Have Retained Coverage Thus Far
As the third month of Medicaid renewals has wrapped up, about 36% of those needing to renew coverage from May through July have maintained Medicaid coverage. According to the data on the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) webpage, overall enrollment in the Medicaid program has gone down 5.4% since April from 1.67 million people to 1.58 million people in July.
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Aug. 24, 2023
WHA Invites Community Benefit Stories for 2023 Report; Due Sept. 8
WHA is beginning the process of putting together its 2023 Community Benefits Report. An important component of WHA’s Community Benefits Report, in addition to Wisconsin hospitals’ financial contributions to community development initiatives, is stories submitted by our members highlighting the many ways you are making a difference within your community, over and above providing excellent health care.
Community BenefitsArticle
Aug. 24, 2023
Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC and Conduit Annual Campaign Reaches 74% of Goal
The Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC and Conduit maintains its strong fundraising pace with a total of $258,854 raised to date from 175 contributors. That is 74% of its goal of raising $350,000 in 2023.
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Aug. 24, 2023
Registration Still Open for WHA Workforce Forum, Sept. 13 in Madison
National speaker Steve Bench, founder of Generational Consulting, will be a keynote speaker at WHA’s second Workforce Forum in Madison Sept. 13. Bench will discuss engagement strategies for attracting and retaining millennials, empowering Generation X, capturing baby boomer wisdom and cultivating future leadership by leveraging the strengths of each generation.
Workforce - AdvocacyArticle
Aug. 24, 2023
GUEST COLUMN: New Physician Recruiting Incentives Report
Each year for the last 30 years, AMN Healthcare’s Physician Solution division (formerly known as Merritt Hawkins) has released its Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives.
Workforce - AdvocacyArticle
Aug. 24, 2023
WHA-Crafted Allied Health Training Grant Applications Open
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) opened applications for Allied Health Professional (AHP) Education and Training grants on Aug. 22.
Workforce - AdvocacyArticle
Aug. 24, 2023
Early Registration for WHA Mental Health and Addiction Care Conference ends Sept. 18
Registration is open for the WHA Mental Health and Addiction Care Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 18, in Wisconsin Dells. Registrations from WHA provider members received by the end of the day Sept. 18 will be entered in a raffle to win one free registration to a future one-day WHA conference.
Behavioral Health - AdvocacyArticle
Aug. 24, 2023
West Central Region Holds Annual Dinner Meeting in Eau Claire
On Aug. 15, hospital leaders and board of director members from the west central region of the state gathered in Eau Claire for their annual dinner meeting. Top on the agenda was a presentation by WHA Premier Partner M3 Insurance.
Workforce - AdvocacyArticle
Aug. 24, 2023
Register for Substance Use Disorders Management Boot Camp
This training aims to enhance confidence and competencies related to the management of substance use disorders in general medical settings.
