April’s WHA headlines:

1. Nearly 700 RSVP’d for Advocacy Day
2. CMS promotes coverage with texting service
3. 3 new Wisconsin ACOs
4. Medicaid waiver changes
5. Why patient satisfaction and quality don’t always line up

Each month, in addition to marketing and communications posts, we will be exploring new issues impacting Wisconsin’s hospitals and health systems. In partnership and orientation with the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA), this blog will feature headlines and hot topic issues concerning Wisconsin hospitals, clinics and organizations. Here, you’ll read about information on new legislation, hospital measurement and performance initiatives and the tools and resources you need to understand and manage today’s current, complex and controversial health care issues. We look forward to bringing you this information!

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