Valued Voice

Joe WisniewskiOn August 8, the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) hosted a Financial Workshop at the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative (RWHC), drawing participants from hospitals in rural Wisconsin. The event focused on pressing topics such as state and federal regulatory updates, compliance requirements, price transparency and the shifting landscape of health care finance.

Featured speakers included Joe Wisniewski, Associate Vice President of Channel Partnerships & Government Affairs, Turquoise Health; Paul Traczek, CPA and Health Care Partner, Wipfli; Andrew McCabe, CPA and Senior Manager, Wipfli; and Jon Hoelter, WHA Vice President of Federal & State Relations. Each presenter shared valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing rural health care providers.

Paul Traczek and Andrew McCabe of Wipfli presenting at WHA’s Financial Workshop on Aug. 8.Funded by the Wisconsin Office of Rural Health (WORH), a WHA corporate member, the workshop provided a valuable platform for peer networking and knowledge exchange. Attendees gained timely insights into evolving compliance standards and had the opportunity to exchange strategies with peers facing similar challenges.

The workshop underscored WHA’s commitment to supporting rural health providers through education and collaboration, equipping attendees with actionable insights to navigate today’s complex financial landscape.