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This section provides general
information about nursing facilities and their business associates that
are members of WHCA as well as some basic statistical data concerning the
long term care industry in Wisconsin. WHCA member nursing facilities are
organized into twelve distinct districts throughout the state. Each
district is represented on the WHCA Board of Directors by an officer and a
designated representative. District members meet monthly to discuss
current issues and concerns impacting their locale. WHCA's Associate
Members are the primary vendors serving the regular member facilities.
They deal in all aspects of long term care services and supplies.
Wisconsin's long term care industry is a
major part of the state's economy. Its nearly 450 nursing facilities
employ over 60,000 people and serve almost 45,000 residents. Annual cost
of care approaches nearly $2.0 billion.
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