Wisconsin Hospital Association

“It’s time to put a spotlight on the growing number of middlemen in health care and how much of your and your employer’s health care dollar they take while denying care and pushing more and more cost onto patients... it’s time to shed some needed light. Enough is enough,” says Eric Borgerding, WHA President/CEO, in a recent WisPolitics Op-Ed. Read more here: https://ow.ly/4PMh50TVw9j #WIHospitals

WHA recently had the pleasure of presenting at the 2024 Wisconsin Association for Healthcare Quality (WAHQ) Annual Conference! 🌟 Health care quality professionals from Wisconsin and surrounding areas gathered to hear from experts on optimizing health care quality and transforming daily processes for better chronic disease management. Huge shoutout to Matthew Stanford and Jenny Pritchett for sharing valuable insights about Wisconsin hospitals and health system quality! 🙌💙 #WIHospitals #CaringForCommunities

Last week, WHA President and CEO Eric Borgerding joined the Mayo Clinic Health System for their second annual symposium, "Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2024." ✨ The event gathered health care leaders, providers and educators to tackle key issues affecting community and rural health. Eric participated in a panel called "Rural Healthcare Looking Forward." Thank you to Mayo Clinic Health System for the opportunity to represent #WIHospitals! #HealthcareLeadership

What better way to wrap up Healthcare Quality Week than with the announcement of WHA's 2nd Annual Quality and Patient Safety Awards? 🎉 This program celebrates Wisconsin hospitals that are committed to advancing healthcare through exceptional quality, strong engagement, and continuous improvement. Their remarkable achievements will be honored at the WHA Quality Awards recognition dinner in early 2025. Want to learn more or apply? Click here! 👉 https://ow.ly/enVT50TQaZe

🗳️ Election Day is quickly approaching!! Do you plan to request an absentee ballot? Deadline is October 31, so don’t delay! Curious about where candidates stand on health care and other important issues? Visit 👉 https://ow.ly/Hz7q50TRMpa for all the info you need! #Election2024 #WIHospitals #WIHealthcare

DID YOU KNOW… Wisconsin boasts the highest number and percentage of 5-star rated hospitals in the Midwest? 🌟 This just goes to show how dedicated Wisconsin hospitals are to #CaringForCommunities. #HealthcareQualityWeek2024

This week, WHA President and CEO Eric Borgerding joined a panel at the HFMA Region 7 Midwest Conference! 🌟 It was an exciting gathering of healthcare executives and experts, featuring educational sessions and discussions led by top leaders in the industry. Eric contributed to a panel with state hospital association presidents, sharing insights on innovations and policy projects in our area. #HFMA2024 #WIHospitals #HealthcareLeadership

🎉 It’s Healthcare Quality Week! This week, we’re shining a spotlight on how Wisconsin hospitals are setting the standard for quality care. Join us as we recognize the incredible work these facilities do for their communities! To kick things off, did you know that Wisconsin hospitals outperformed the national average in patient experience? 🌟 #CaringForCommunities #HealthcareQualityWeek2024 #WIHospitals

”We cannot [keep essential services available to our communities] without the support of elected officials who understand the importance of strong rural healthcare,” says Brian Stephens, CEO of Door County Medical Center. In a Door County Daily News Letter to the Editor, Stephens continues “With 70% of our reimbursement coming from government payers like Medicare and Medicaid, prioritizing healthcare investments in both Madison and Washington are critical for us to maintain access to care for everyone.” Read more here - https://ow.ly/AgaE50TOH41

🎉 Exciting news! Last week, five incredible leaders from Wisconsin's rural hospitals were honored as “CEOs To Know” by Becker’s. Join us in celebrating: 🌟 Tom Borowski, President, Hudson Hospital & Clinic 🌟 Steve Massey, President/CEO, Westfields Hospital & Clinic 🌟 Jill Ostrem, President, River Falls Area Hospital 🌟 Bruce Roesler, CEO, The Richland Hospital, Inc. 🌟 Mike Schafer, CEO, Spooner Health Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our rural communities! Read here: https://ow.ly/MPzi50TO0S7 🙌 #CaringForCommunities #WIHospitals