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03.08.2019
Gov. Evers Releases $83 Billion Budget Bill, Includes Medicaid Expansion
AHA Outlines Guiding Principles for Surprise Billing Policy
Six Reasons to Attend WHA’s Advocacy Day
02.21.2019
Physician Engagement is Focus of 2019 WHA Physician Leader Conference
WHA Board Approves 2019 Goals, Discusses Quality Initiatives, and Learns More About Upcoming Budget Session from Rep. Nygren
High Retention Rate Grows Rural Physicians for Wisconsin
Quality Health Care in Wisconsin Can Boost State’s Ability to Attract Business, Workers
Lawmakers Release WHA-Backed Legislation to Extend Physician Licensure Compact
02.07.2019
WHA Recommends Reforms to HHS to Reduce EHR Documentation Burdens
Don’t Miss the March 15/16 Physician Leadership Development Conference in Kohler
Next Resilience Webinar on Feb. 12: The Science of Gratitude
HEAT has New Tools to Alert You to Important Advocacy Issues More Quickly
01.24.2019
Who Are You Sending to WHA’s Physician Leadership Conference?
Hospitals Stopped Readmitting so Many Medicare Patients. Did That Cost Lives?
WHA Workgroup Working with Payers to Advance Telemedicine
Hope in the Opioid Crisis? Overdose Deaths Appear to be Leveling Off as States Intensify Efforts to Save Lives
President’s Column: WI Health Care Leads as Cost Pressures Grow
V.A. Seeks to Redirect Billions of Dollars Into Private Care
REGISTER NOW: Advocacy Day 2019 on April 17
01.10.2019
Register Today: Physician Leadership Development Conference
Evers Administration Announces New DHS Secretary
WHA Board Recognizes Members, Celebrates 2018 Outcomes, Talks Medicaid Expansion
President’s Column: The Peak is Never Passed
Hundreds participate in First Workforce Resilience Webinar
February 11 Webinar to Focus on Medication Assisted Treatment in Wisconsin
AHA WEBINAR: Spend More Time On Things That Matter Most
12.20.2018
Wisconsin Hospitals Face Perfect Workforce Storm
Two WHA Recommendations Included in Federal Red Tape Relief Legislation
Save the Date: Advocacy Day 2019
WHA Physician Leaders Council Advances Regulatory Relief Agenda
WHA Urges WI Congressional Delegation to Remove Medicare Telehealth Restrictions
Walker Signs Lame Duck Legislation Without Vetoes
Complimentary Webinar Series Focuses on Building Care Provider Resilience
12.07.2018
Health Care Workforce Resilience Web Series: Register Today
New for Physician Leadership Development Conference: Senior Physician Leaders Education Track
Free Member Webinar: Telemedicine Legal Issues in WI and Beyond
WHA, 32 WI Health Care Groups Join to Oppose Lame Duck Legislation
President’s Column: Partnering to Promote and Grow WI’s Health Care Sector
WHA Comments on Proposed CMS Rules Aimed at Regulatory Burden
WHA Talks About Future of Health Care in Wisconsin at Stoughton Hospital’s Annual Medical Staff Meeting
Defining Physician Role in QI is Key to Patient Safety
11.08.2018
WHA Physician Leaders Council Guides MD Regulatory Burden Agenda
Two WHA-Supported Provisions Included in Opioid Package Signed by President Trump
CMS Issues Final 2019 Physician Fee Schedule Rule
New Report Analyzes Wisconsin Psychiatry Shortage
Site-Neutral Cuts Largely Intact in Final 2019 OPPS Rule Released by CMS
Wisconsin Hospitals Benefit from Work of the WHA Foundation
10.18.2018
Physician Leaders Elected to WHA Board of Directors
Almost there! Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Update
Health Care Report: Biohealth Industry Directly Contributes $27 Billion to State Economy
Register now for Pre-Election Webinar
Exchange Premiums Decrease 4.2% for 2019
Meyer Named 2019 WHA Board Chair-Elect
10.04.2018
Dr. Mark Kaufman Named WHA Chief Medical Officer
Wisconsin Ranks Among Top U.S. States for Health Care Access and Patient Safety
Wisconsin Hospital Association Launches Redesigned Website and Rebrand
WHA Comments Submitted on Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
More Cases of Severe Bleeding in Wisconsin Linked to Synthetic Cannabinoids
WHA Leads Delegation to D.C. to Urge CMS to Abandon Site-Neutral Cuts
WHA Submits Comment Letter on 2019 Outpatient Payment Rule
WCMEW to Host 2018 Interdisciplinary Health Care Workforce Summit, Nov. 2
CMS Awards Extension to Great Lakes Partners for Patients
Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Approaches Goal
09.05.2018
WHA Comments on CMS Physician Self-referral “Stark Law” RFI
Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Update
Public Policy Council Discusses Federal Rules Impacting Hospitals, Medicaid Opportunities
Still Time to Register for APC Practice Challenges & Opportunities Conference
Legislative Council Study Committee on Direct Primary Care Holds Second Meeting
State PAC & Conduit Update – 2018 Contributor List
08.22.2018
WHA Member Physician Leaders/Board Members keynote WHN panel
Complimentary WHA Member Forum: Telemedicine for Hospitalists, September 18
WHA Conference Focuses on Education, Onboarding and Recruitment Trends for APCs, September 13
08.08.2018
WHA Applauds Governor’s Health Care Stability Plan
Learn About Advanced Practice Clinician Integration at WHA Conference, Sept 13
WHA Staff and Board Stress Importance of Delivering Member Value
CMS Issues Final 2019 IPPS Rule
House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing Examining Stark Law Burden
CMS FY 2019 OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule
07.21.2018
CMS Issues Proposed 2019 Physician Reimbursement Rule
Proposed 2019 Physician Fee Schedule Rule Contains Significant Telehealth Provisions
Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Program Announces Employer Rate Decrease…Again
APC Practice Challenges and Opportunities Focus of WHA Conference – Join WHA September 13
New Grants Help Increase Access to Health Care in Rural Areas
CMS Requesting Comment on Impact of Physician Self-Referral “Stark Law”
07.05.2018
WI Supreme Court Upholds Non-Economic Damage Cap
WHA Hosts New Superior Health Quality Alliance
Two WHA-Supported Opioid Reform Measures Pass House
GME Program Focus in Upcoming Budget
WHA Comments on CMS Proposed IPPS Rule
WHA Members Consider Ways to Improve Telehealth Access Under Medicaid
FCC Increases Funding for Rural Health Care Program to $571 Million Annually
Be Connected to Patients, Community and Each Other
Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Continues with Momentum
06.20.2018
WHA Physician Leaders Council Guides MD Regulatory Burden Agenda
PROVIDERS: Must Inform Parents of Right to Refuse Registering in Wisconsin Birth Defects Registry
COMING SOON: WHA-Crafted Rural Wisconsin Initiative Grants
Member News: Marshfield Clinic Health System and Beaver Dam Community Hospitals, Inc. to Affiliate
Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Presents: Special 2018 Election Polling Briefing
06.06.2018
Health Care Experts Discuss Wisconsin’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Your Donations Help Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Near Halfway Mark
Register Now for 2018 Wisconsin Rural Health Conference
Sen. Schachtner Discusses Virtual Autopsy Imaging, Drug Abuse and Health Care Workforce Issues
Member News: Dr. Jonathan Jaffery Appointed to MedPAC
05.23.2018
WHA Praises Grant Program Addressing Wisconsin Physician Shortage
President's Column: Hospital Week 2018: In Service to Others
Dean Lobb of Marquette School of Dentistry Meets with WHA Work Group
Member News: Mayo Clinic Health System Expands Psychiatry Residencies in NW Wisconsin
Member News: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Hospital to Grow Facility, Programs
Fast Facts from the WHA Information Center: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Political Action Spotllight: Will You Be on the First Contributor List for 2018?
Register Today for 2018 Wisconsin Rural Health Conference: June 27-29
05.02.2018
WI Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Medical Liability Cap
WHA Members Discuss Strategies for Maximizing Telehealth Opportunities
WHA-Developed Medicaid Emergency Department Care Coordination Program Signed into Law
Public Policy Council Discusses Dental Workgroup, Physician Assistant Legislation
Federal Grants Available for Hospitals to Expand Delivery of Telehealth Services
Register Today for 2018 Wisconsin Rural Health Conference, June 27-29
WHA Workforce Council Considers Apprenticeships, Grants and Data
04.18.2018
WHA Board Tackles Forward-Looking Agenda
WHA Physician Leaders Council Guides MD “Top-of-License” Agenda
Registration Open for Statewide Post-Acute Care Conference, June 5
Register now for Virtual Journal Club for Clinicians
Registration Open for WHA Advanced Practice Clinician Conference – Sept 13
04.04.2018
School Safety Bill Signed into Law
The Other March Madness
Nearly 1,000 Hospital Advocates Attend WHA’s Advocacy Day
Liasson Commends States for Taking the Lead on Public Policy, Despite National Political Polarization
Kleefisch Praises WI Hospitals’ Engagement in Project SEARCH, HOPE Agenda
Advocacy Day Legislative Panel Shows Disagreement, Consensus on Key Health Care Issues
03.21.2018
Gov. Walker Signs WHA-Championed Emergency Detention Bill
Fort Healthcare CEO Mike Wallace Reflects on Public Health, Leadership and the role of WHA in
Becker’s
Interview
CMS Announces Future Overhaul of Meaningful Use Requirements
WHA-Backed Rural Training Grant Applications Available Soon
WHA Offers Advanced Practice Clinician Conference
2018 County Health Rankings Data Valuable to CHNA Process
WHA Foundation Announces Scholarships for Hospital Team Simulation Training
03.07.2018
Gov. Walker Signs Health Care Stability Reinsurance Bill at Wisconsin Hospitals
Advocacy Day Legislative Leadership Panel Confirmed
Guest Column: Provider Care Coordination Shows “Tremendous Potential” in Reducing ED Use
WHA Expertise in Workforce Highlighted in EBHPP Panel
Hoelter Joins WHA Government Relations Team
Understanding New APC Grant Training Opportunities Focus of WHA Webinar
WHA Announces Virtual Journal Club for Clinicians
02.21.2018
Governor Discusses Premium Stabilization Plan, State Waivers with WHA Board
Budget Committee Passes Gov. Walker’s Reinsurance Legislation
Register Your Team Today for Advocacy Day 2018 – March 21 in Madison
President’s Column: “Wisconsin should strike its own path”
Health Care Providers Express Opposition to Worker’s Compensation Fee Schedule
Senate Health Committee Approves WHA-Led Medicaid, Mental Health Priorities
Ellinger, Hofer Join WHA Government Relations Team
Conflict Resolution and Principles of High Reliability Focus of 2018 Physician Leader Conference
02.07.2018
Courtroom Advocacy: WHA Files Brief with Supreme Court Supporting Medmal Cap
WHA Special Needs Dental Patients Work Group Examines Statewide Dental Initiatives; Assesses Need
WHA Encouraged by Governor’s Health Care Reinsurance Program
Wisconsin Hospitals Take Measures to Conserve IV Solution
NPR’s Mara Liasson to Keynote Advocacy Day 2018, March 21
State Lawmakers Circulate Care Coordination Medicaid Pilot Legislation
WHA Quality Forum Focuses on Engaging Physicians for Quality Improvement
01.17.2018
Register Today for WHA Physician Leadership Development Conference
President’s Column: Despite Uncertainty in Washington, WI Health Care Steadily Leads the Nation
WHA’s Involvement in Dental Access Highlighted in WHN Panel Presentation
DHS Announces New Grants to Support Graduate Medical Education
Make Plans to Attend 2018 WHA Advocacy Day, March 21
CPOE Regulatory Flexibility Focus of February 7 WHA Webinar
CMS to Allow States to Impose Work Requirements for Medicaid Recipients
WI Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Surpasses Fundraising Goal!
01.03.2018
President's Message: WHA 2017 Report Illustrates WHA’s Impact and Relevance
Early Bird Registration Open: WHA Physician Leadership Development Conference
Lawmakers in Assembly, Senate Say Workers Comp Fee Schedule Unlikely to Pass
Congress Passes Tax Reform Package, Sends to President
DHS Publishes New Increased Outpatient Behavioral Health Rates
WHA Quality Forum: Medical Staff Quality, March 6
2018 Advocacy Day: Register Today!
New WHA Legislative and Regulation Summaries on WHA Member Portal
WHA will feature Annual Impact Report Stories in Social Media
12.20.2017
WHA Physician Leaders Council Discusses EHR Workload; Psychiatrist Reimbursement Advocacy
New, Reappointed Members Join WHA Board
State Influenza Weekly Reports Available on WHA.org
WHA Offers 2018 Physician Quality Academy, May 15-16
Add WHA Advocacy Day to Your 2018 Calendar – March 21 in Madison
WHA Member Forum Webinar Focuses on New eNLC
WI Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Surpasses Fundraising Goal!
Early Bird Registration Open: WHA Physician Leadership Development Conference
12.06.2017
WHA to DHS: Don’t Overlook Psychiatrists in Outpatient Behavioral Health Payment Increase
WI Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Appeal of Medmal Cap Case
Encourage Physician Leaders to Attend WHA Physician Leadership Conference
Governor Walker Signs WHA Team-Based Care Bill
Register Your Team Today for Advocacy Day 2018 – March 21 in Madison
Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit: $50K in 50 Days?
Guest Column: Don’t Settle for a Job When You Can Build a Career
Wisconsin Hospitals’ Statewide Community Impact Totals $1.8 Billion
11.15.2017
Annual WHA Physician Leadership Development Conference, March 9-10, 2018
WI Health News Panel: Wisconsin Worker’s Comp Works Now Without a Fee Schedule
Hospitals Find Experienced Nursing, Entry-Level Positions Difficult to Fill
CMS Releases Final 2018 Physician Payment Rule
Tom Still Column: Why Health Care Can Attract Business, Workers
Assembly, Senate Wrap Up Fall Floor Session
WI Hospitals State PAC/Conduit Campaign
WHA’s Special Needs Dental Patients Work Group Begins its Work
Be Involved: Join a WHA Council or Committee
Quality Payment Program Final Rule Issued November 2
Wisconsin Tied for 4th in the Nation for Most Top-Rated Health Plans
11.01.2017
Webinar on ePDMP Medical Coordinator Access, Nov. 7
Rogers, Beloit Memorial Join WHA in Testifying on Emergency Detention Bill
WHA Comments on CMS’ Proposed Changes to Bundled Payments
WHA Continues to Make Progress on 2017 Goals as New Projects, Issues Arise
WI Hospitals State PAC/Conduit: $50K In 50 Days?
WHA Board Approves Nominating Committee Recommendations
WHA Quality Forum Launches with Patient Safety Tools and Concepts
10.04.2017
Governor Walker Signs State Budget into Law with Health Care Investments
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduce WHA-led Emergency Detention Reform Bill
WisEye Releases Documentary: “Straight Forward: The Truth About Addiction”
WCMEW Conference Focus on Collaboration, Health Care Workforce Issues
Key to Successful Emergency/Crisis Management is Preparation, Practice
Patient Safety Tools & Concepts Focus of First Quality Forum Session, Oct. 17
Fast Facts from the WHA Information Center: Number of Births to Women Over Age 35 Increases
09.20.2017
Health Committee Leaders, WHA Host Capitol Briefing on Health Care Quality
WHA Sponsors Statewide Ad Campaign: WI is #1 In Health Care!
JFC Wraps Up Budget Work, Sends Amended Bill to Full Legislature
UW Study: Over Half of Physician Workday Spent in EHR
WHA Quality Forum: Patient Safety Tools & Concepts, October 17
WHA Submits Comments on Improving Medicare
New Census Bureau Report Shows Wisconsin Uninsured Rate at Just 5.3%
DHS Discontinues Outpatient Behavioral Health Prior Authorization Requirements
WHA Submits Comment Letters to CMS
09.06.2017
Wisconsin Health Care Best in the Nation
WCMEW Workforce Summit Features President-elect, AAFP
CMS Proposed Rule Significantly Alters Bundled Payment Programs
Help Physicians Improve Quality at the WHA Physician Quality Academy
WCAC Again Seeks Government Fee Schedule for Medical Services
Six Health Plans to Leave State Employee Health Care Program
Patient Safety Tools/Concepts the Focus of First WHA Quality Forum Session
08.16.2017
Market Uncertainty Causing Insurer Exits, Possible Premium Increases in WI
Job Opportunities Abound in Wisconsin Hospitals, Health Systems
Pharmacy Interns Now Able to Immunize Kids
WHA Offers Fall and Injury Prevention Workshop Oct. 11
WCMEW Conference Tackles Care Delivery through Expert Panels
Wisconsin Celebrates Rural Health Day, November 16
Why Contribute to the WI Hospitals PAC/Conduit in a Non-Election Year?
Updated Guidance for Zika Testing in Pregnant Women
07.19.2017
Court of Appeals Removes Non-Economic Damage Cap
High Risk Pools Could Help Stabilize Individual Insurance Market if Done Right
CMS Releases 2018 OPPS/ASC and Physician Payment Proposed Rules
Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit at $175,000
Registration Now Available for WCMEW Fall Conference
Recent Announcements on Public Health Reporting for Meaningful Use & MIPS
WHA Offers Active Shooter Response Training September 20
07.05.2017
Court Decision Risks Patient Access to Health Care
President’s Column: The AHCA’s Painful Contradiction
Registration Open for Fall Cohort of WHA Physician Quality Academy
WHA-Supported Dental Hygiene Legislation Signed Into Law
DHS Announces New GME Grant Opportunities for WI Hospitals, Health Systems
WCMEW Announces Fall Workforce Conference
WCMEW Hears New, Existing Health Care Workforce Initiatives
Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Fundraising Passes Half Way Mark
Joint Finance Committee Rejects Self-Funding Contracts
Wisconsin Workers Comp Premiums Plummet
06.14.2017
AHCA Medicaid Funding Disparity For Wisconsin: $36.9 Billion Less
Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Approaches $150,000
DHS Submits Waiver for Medicaid Childless Adults
Medicaid Coverage More Important in Rural Wisconsin than Metropolitan Areas
HSHS appoints Johnson as new System VP and Chief Physician Executive
Hartberg Testifies in Senate Committee on Advanced Practice Clinician Legislation
Healthy Wisconsin Initiative to Focus Statewide Efforts on Key Health Issues
05.22.2017
WHA Physician Leaders Council Discusses PDMP, AHCA
WHA Launches Physician Quality Academy
WHA Offers Education on Newly Available Expedited Physician Licensure Process
WHA, WMS Make Joint Proposal on PDMP Rule to Facilitate EHR Interoperability
WHA, Members in DC to Discuss AHCA
Fee Schedule Again Proposed for Worker’s Compensation
Wisconsin Ranked Top State for Nurses; Among Top Ten States for Senior Health
05.03.2017
WHA Post-Acute Care Work Group Dives into Population Health, Other Issues
1,000 Hospital Supporters Attend WHA Advocacy Day; 600 Meet with Legislators
In Today’s Political Environment, Walter’s Advice is "Embrace Uncertainty"
Walker a "Valued Partner" with Wisconsin Hospitals, Health Systems and WHA
Legislative Leaders Diverge on Policy Issues, but Agree Health Care is an Asset
Legislative Leaders Differ on ACA Positions; Support Increased Medicaid Funding
04.19.2017
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Expedited Process Goes Live
WHA Offering Education on Newly Available Expedited Physician Licensure Process
ACA Repeal/Replace, State Budget, Post-Acute Care Top WHA Board Agenda
WHA Announces New Vice President of Workforce and Clinical Practice
Give Your Physician Leaders the Foundation to Successfully Lead Quality Improvement
Register Today for 2017 Wisconsin Rural Health Conference, June 21-23
04.05.2017
New and Seasoned Physician Leaders Find WHA Conference Valuable
WHA Physician Engagement and Retention Toolkit Presented at Summit
Register for WHA Physician Quality Academy
WCMEW Discusses Legislative Initiatives, Key Workforce Issues
WHA Advocacy Day Legislative Leadership Panel Confirmed
WHA Comments on Preliminary Draft Update to Medicaid Telemedicine Policy
Wisconsin 4th Best State for Doctors
WHA Testifies in Favor of Bill to Increase Access to Dental Services
03.31.2017
PDMP Prescribing Requirement and Other Changes Take Effect April 1
PDMP Intent and Compliance Discussed by State Boards
03.15.2017
U.S. House Republicans Release ACA Repeal and Replacement Draft
WHA Physician Leaders Council Requests Additional MEB Clarity on PDMP Compliance
Wisconsin Hospitals Slash Readmission Rates, Penalties through Partnerships with Hospital Association, Multiple States
Register Now for the 2017 WHA Physician Quality Academy
WHA Post-Acute Care Work Group Refines Focus, Develops Guiding Principles
Gov. Scott Walker Confirmed As WHA Advocacy Day 2017 Luncheon Keynote
Bipartisan, WHA-Supported Legislation will Expand Use of Dental Hygienists
03.02.2017
President's Column: Obamacare Debate Brings High Stakes for Wisconsin
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Status and Guidance Discussed at MEB
Enroll Your Physicians Today in WHA Physician Quality Academy
Hundreds Already Registered for WHA Advocacy Day 2017, April 19
Governor’s Opioid Task Force Bills Introduced
Worker’s Comp Research Shows Positive Results for Wisconsin
Influenza Hitting Communities, Schools, Long-Term Care
02.15.2017
Guest Column: Doc to Doc: Welcome to the Physician Quality Academy
Register Now for the 2017 WHA Physician Quality Academy
Amy Walter to Keynote WHA Advocacy Day 2017 on April 19
DHS Report Highlights Opioid Overdose and Death Rates in Wisconsin
Governor Walker Introduces Budget Bill with Education Aid Focus
WHA Post-Acute Care Work Group Organizes; Focuses on Access
WHA Meets With Delegation about ACA
02.01.2017
WHA Actively Monitors President’s Executive Order Imposing Temporary Travel Ban
WHA Launches Physician Quality Academy
Register Today for WHA Physician Leadership Development Conference
Borgerding Named to AHA Physician Leadership Advisory Committee
Assembly Health Chair Sanfelippo says Maintaining Coverage is “Priority #1”
WHA Participates in CMS Rural Health Care Listening Session
Medicaid Eligibility Requirements Discussed by Walker, State Lawmakers
Walker Calls Special Session, Orders New Agency Actions in Fight against Opioid Abuse
New ePDMP launched January 17
WHA, Hospitals Asked to Testify at Assembly Mental Health Committee
Reminder: Meaningful Use Attestation Deadlines for 2016
Save-the-Date: Advocacy Day 2017 – April 19 in Madison
01.18.2017
President’s Column: WHA 2016 Results: Accountable to Our Members
Register Today for WHA Physician Leadership Development Conference
President’s Column: Op Ed: Unwind Obamacare with Caution
Retirements, Aging Population Fuel Health Care Workforce Shortages
WHA Hosts Legislative Briefing on Health Care Workforce Reports