Wisconsin Hospital Association

Wisconsin hospitals have long been committed to price transparency, investing significant resources to ensure patients have access to pricing information and tools to better understand the cost of their care - but can you say the same about middlemen in our health care system?

In a column released today in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WHA President & CEO Kyle O'Brien explains why recent headlines don't reflect the full picture in Wisconsin—and why the conversation about transparency should be focusing on a patients' insurance company, pharmacy benefit manager and even the manufacturer of the prescription drugs they depend on.

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WISCONSIN HOSPITALS LEAD THE NATION IN NURSE COMMUNICATION 👏
Wisconsin hospitals continue to set the national standard for high-quality, patient-centered
care, with more hospitals earning five-star ratings for nurse communication than any other state in the country, according to recently released data from Becker’s Hospital Review.

“At a time when workforce challenges continue to strain hospitals and health systems across the nation, Wisconsin hospitals continue to prioritize resources on investments that will help our workforce communicate effectively with patients and deliver the exceptional care our communities depend on,” said WHA President and CEO Kyle O’Brien.

You can read more here ➡️ https://ow.ly/IQi050ZlC70

Did you attend the 2026 WHA Wisconsin Rural Health Conference and want to relive highlights from the event? We invite you to view the full gallery of downloadable event photos, share photos featuring you and/or your organization and tag the Wisconsin Hospital Association and ! 👏
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