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2020

WCHQ Report Identifies Health Disparities in Rural, Urban Locations

November 16, 2020

A report released today by the Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality (WCHQ) identifies where disparities in health outcomes and care exist in rural and urban areas in Wisconsin. The report uses a unique categorization system developed by investigators at the University of Wisconsin Health Innovation Program (HIP) and provides important data to inform and accelerate the work statewide aimed at eliminating health disparities.

Five Regional Dental Organizations First in Nation to Publicly Report Quality Indicators

October 28, 2020

Five regional Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality (WCHQ) members became the first dental practices in the country to publicly report oral health quality measures to the WCHQ reporting website, WCHQ.org.

Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee – Cedarburg Receives WCHQ Top Quality Honors

July 30, 2020

The Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality (WCHQ) recognized Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee - Cedarburg as the top performer in the state based on their rates on controlling diabetes.

Aspirus Receives WCHQ Top Quality Honors

July 30, 2020

The Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality (WCHQ) recognized Aspirus health system and the Aspirus endocrinology clinic as top performers based on their rates of screening patients for depression.

Associated Physicians Receives WCHQ Top Quality Honors

July 28, 2020

The Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality (WCHQ) will recognize Associated Physicians as a top performer in the state based on their rate of colorectal cancer screenings at a virtual event to be held July 29, 2020.