Community Care Alliance

06/08/2026

Most healthcare leaders think of marketing as branding and "pretty pictures." But aligned with service line strategy, it becomes something far more powerful — a tool for shaping patient behavior, smoothing demand, and reducing operational strain. This session reframes marketing as a practical leadership tool, exploring how communication and timing influence when patients seek care, how new services launch without overwhelming clinical teams, and when to bring marketing to the table. Learn more and register at www.wha1.org/whaas.

06/04/2026

The race to WHAAS 2026 is on! Who will win?

Supreme WHA Member:
Gather your team and show up big! The organization with the highest staff attendance will be crowned Supreme Member and announced on July 23rd.
🏆The prize: A commemorative plaque plus five complimentary registrations to WHAAS 2027.

Supreme WHA Peer Network:
You know you have the best Peer Network, now it’s time to prove it! The Peer Network with the most attendees will be revealed on July 23rd.
🏆The prize: Each attending member of the winning group receives a $10 gift card.

Learn more and register at www.wha1.org/whaas.

05/28/2026

Check out WHA's CEO, Angelina Salazar and Delta Health's Quality Director, Janel Webb in today's Daily Sentinel's article focused on rural hospitals!

House District 54 Rep. Matt Soper (R-Delta) finished his last term in the state Legislature earlier this month, with his final bill passing unanimously in both chambers.

05/28/2026

Thank you to our Corporate Partners for their WHAAS 2026 sponsorship. Their generosity allows us to put on a great summit for our members! Be sure to stop by their booths at WHAAS to learn more about their offerings. Learn more and register at www.wha1.org/whaas.

05/27/2026

Are you looking for a community-based health plan model that improves employer affordability while strengthening local care delivery and financial sustainability? During this WHAAS session, attendees will learn how these plans align hospitals, providers, and employers through simplified plan design, local-first networks, and value-based reimbursement—without requiring hospitals to take on traditional insurance risk. The session covers governance, operational structure, and real-world use cases to help hospitals evaluate and adapt the model for their communities. Learn more at www.wha1.org/whaas.

05/26/2026

WHAAS 2026’s Education Breakouts are not to be missed!

Grand River Health has achieved no-deficiency surveys on both their Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic sides through a team-based approach that has reduced survey anxiety and strengthened collaboration across clinical, administrative, and medical staff. This session will cover key survey expectations, practical readiness strategies, and best practices for accountability and ongoing quality improvement. Learn more and register at www.wha1.org/whaas.

05/22/2026

Socially and medically complex patients present unique challenges to rural hospitals. Often, there are not enough resources or system navigation support to assist complex patients after discharge, and these patients are at high risk for readmission, and potentially poor outcomes. The Montrose Regional Health Care Transitions Program helps patients achieve success through advocacy, education and system navigation support. After one year, the program has seen remarkable success with a decreased readmission rate of 8.3%, patient/family satisfaction, and strengthened relationships with community providers and partners. Learn more and register at www.wha1.org/whaas

05/21/2026

Rural hospitals are navigating one of the most complex healthcare environments in decades. This session will review the state of the industry, highlighting the macroeconomic, demographic and market forces shaping rural healthcare in 2026 and beyond. Through real-world examples, attendees will hear how high-performing rural organizations are strategically positioning themselves for success. Learn more and register at www.wha1.org/whaas

05/20/2026

Healthcare Coalitions (HCCs) play a critical role in strengthening regional emergency preparedness and response. Attendees will learn how HCCs are structured, federal and state funding pathways, governance, and more. Presenters will share highlights on how HCCs promote situational awareness, coordinate resource sharing, and facilitate unified healthcare response during disasters, public health emergencies, and emerging infectious disease threats. Learn more at https://www.wha1.org/whaas/

05/19/2026

Healthcare organizations are promoting leaders faster than ever to meet operational and workforce demands. While necessary, this pace often outstrips preparation, creating unintended risks to engagement, trust, and performance. This session will explore the hidden cost of promotion without preparation in leadership pipelines and examine why leadership development must return to foundational skills before advanced strategy and ex*****on can succeed. Learn more and register at https://www.wha1.org/whaas/