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Quality Across the Continuum: Perspectives That Matter
Date: September 25, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM CT
Location: Glacier Canyon Conference Center, Wisconsin Dells
Credits: 6.0 CPHQ CE credits

We've planned an outstanding day of learning, networking, and sharing best practices across the healthcare continuum.

Session Highlights Include:

Best Practices for Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare Quality Jennifer Mueller, Senior Vice President, Health Information Career Advancement & Academic Affairs, AHIMA

Legislative Updates Jon Hoelter, VP of Federal Affairs and Advocacy, and Abbey Rude, VP of Government Relations, Wisconsin Hospital Association

Quality Beyond the Clinic: Why Community Support Matters Michelle Robinson, Foundation for Black Women's Wellness

Lightning Talks: Connecting Care Across the Lifespan

• Prenatal Care Access – Jessica Scharenberg, CEO, Healthfirst Network, Inc.

• Pediatric Care Quality – Penny Funk, Clinical Director, Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers

• Ambulatory Pharmacy & Trust – Nicole Green, Director of Ambulatory Pharmacy, ThedaCare

Optimizing Swing Bed Utilization for Patient Outcomes(HealthPartners Panel)

• Hannah Anderson, Senior Quality Improvement Consultant

• Kallie Kickhafer, Director of Clinical Operations, Valley Hospitals

• Kristy Yaeger, VP, CNO, and Site Administrator, Hudson Hospital & Clinic

QAPI in Long-Term Care Kjersti Beth, Capitol Lakes Health Center

Updates from the Field Featuring leaders from WHA, RWHC, and WCHQ

Networking Break with Exhibitors & Poster Presentations

Poster Showcase Opportunity

We're also inviting members to share their innovative quality improvement work through our Poster Showcase. This is an excellent opportunity to highlight your successes, exchange ideas, and inspire colleagues across Wisconsin healthcare. Submit your poster today! Learn more and find submission details here.