Quality Report

Wisconsin hospitals continue to demonstrate national leadership in health care quality, patient safety and patient experience, as highlighted in the 2026 Quarter 1 Wisconsin Hospitals Quality Snapshot. Using nationally recognized, transparent measures, the snapshot reflects Wisconsin’s sustained excellence in delivering high quality, efficient and patient centered care, while also showcasing a strong commitment to value, accountability and continuous improvement. These results are supported by a statewide culture of collaboration and learning which underscore Wisconsin hospitals’ ongoing dedication to improving care for patients, families and communities across the state.

Footnotes

1 - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS)

2 - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program

3 - Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project (MBQIP)

To drive meaningful improvement, hospitals across Wisconsin regularly analyze performance data from WHA’s CheckPoint website alongside their own internal data and publicly reported measures. This proactive, data-driven approach helps identify opportunities to enhance care, inform strategic decision making and support frontline teams in improving outcomes. By turning data into action, hospitals strengthen patient care while fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Building on this foundation, Wisconsin hospitals are advancing a wide range of initiatives to strengthen care delivery and improve patient outcomes across all care settings. These efforts reflect local innovation and a shared focus on patient safety, care coordination, clinical improvement and workforce well being. The information below highlights resources, tools and opportunities to engage with the Wisconsin Hospital Association that support these initiatives by fostering collaboration, shared learning and continued progress in quality and patient safety.

Hospital Quality Improvement Projects

The following highlights a range of stories submitted by hospitals across Wisconsin, each offering a unique example of how teams are advancing quality and patient safety. These contributions may include participants in WHA’s Excellence in Quality and Patient Safety awards, presentations at the Wisconsin Health Care Quality Showcase in the Capitol rotunda during Advocacy Day or simply from those with a desire to share meaningful work with peers across the state. Together, these stories reflect the shared commitment to learning, collaboration and continuous improvement across our state. View the video below from the 2026 Health Care Quality Showcase or click on a hospital to view their hospital quality improvement project.