New Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation rates take effect October 1, 2025, marking the 10th consecutive year of overall decreases. Learn what this means for employers, plus insights on a new medical fee schedule and strategic considerations for managing workplace injuries.
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Effective October 1, 2024 Wisconsin Workers Compensation rates will be
decreasing again for the 9
th consecutive year. On average, Wisconsin will see an overall 10.5% decrease, which is the largest decrease compared to 8.39% received in 2023 and 8.46% in 2017. Senior Living providers fared even better....
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Effective October 1, 2024 Wisconsin Workers Compensation rates will be
decreasing again for the 9
th consecutive year. On average, Wisconsin will see an overall 10.5% decrease, which is the largest decrease compared to 8.39% received in 2023 and 8.46% in 2017. Senior Living providers fared even better....
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On January 22nd, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) and Prevea Health announced that they were exiting the Western Wisconsin market. The hospital closures and most of the health clinic closures will occur on or before April 21, 2024. What is the possible impact upon WHCA/WiCAL members?
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), and the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Center for Community Development, Engagement and Training (UWO CCDET) announce workshops offered in Spring 2024.
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Labor shortage is an employer issue that spans across industries, but has especially impacted the healthcare, senior living, and social services industry. Many have avoided hiring minors in the past due to strict regulations that placed limitations on the tasks they are legally able to perform. These same employers are now turning to a minor workforce to fill the staffing gaps they are experiencing.
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Effective October 1, 2023 Wisconsin Workers Compensation rates will be
decreasing again, with an
overall decrease in Wisconsin by an average of 8.39%. Senior Living providers fared even better...
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The October 7 deadline for Emergency Nurse Aides to be placed on the Wisconsin nurse aide registry is a little more than a week away. Are your Emergency Nurse Aides positioned to be on the registry by that deadline? If not, make sure they take action as soon as possible.
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The October 7 deadline for Emergency Nurse Aides to be placed on the Wisconsin nurse aide registry is a little more than a week away. Are your Emergency Nurse Aides positioned to be on the registry by that deadline? If not, make sure they take action as soon as possible.
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WHCA/WiCAL’s national affiliate, American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), is aggressively advocating on our behalf to convince Congress to pass HR 7744. This bill would reverse CMS’ action sunsetting the temporary nurse aide waiver and reinstate it for up to 24 months following the end of the public health emergency.
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The October 7 deadline for Emergency Nurse Aides to be placed on the Wisconsin nurse aide registry is six weeks away. Are your Emergency Nurse Aides positioned to be on the registry by that deadline? If not, make sure they take action as soon as possible.
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The October 7 deadline for Emergency Nurse Aides to be placed on the Wisconsin nurse aide registry is six weeks away. Are your Emergency Nurse Aides positioned to be on the registry by that deadline? If not, make sure they take action as soon as possible.
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The October 7 deadline for Emergency Nurse Aides to be placed on the Wisconsin nurse aide registry is six weeks away. Are your Emergency Nurse Aides positioned to be on the registry by that deadline? If not, make sure they take action as soon as possible.
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After a two+ year hiatus, the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) is resuming its in-person Nurse Aide Training and Testing Forum to take place in La Crosse on Thursday, September 8
th from 8:00 – 3:30.
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After a two+ year hiatus, the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) is resuming its in-person Nurse Aide Training and Testing Forum to take place in La Crosse on Thursday, September 8
th from 8:00 – 3:30.
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This week, nearly 200 members of the House of Representatives - both Democrats and Republicans - co-signed a letter to the Biden Administration seeking additional scrutiny of staffing agencies during the pandemic to determine if agencies are participating in anticompetitive activity and/or violating consumer protection laws.
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Nurse Aide training programs, health care providers and stakeholders are invited to attend a webinar hosted by the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) on Wednesday, July 8 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. During this time, DQA will respond to questions related to the Emergency Rules for Nurse Aide Training Programs as well as other important program updates.
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