On April 2, Health Center advocates from across Wisconsin visited nearly 100 state legislators, educating policymakers on the value of primary care, workforce shortages, and urgency to preserve Medicaid. Thank you to the staff, patients, and Board members that joined...
WPHCA Blog Posts
WPHCA Publishes New Report: Implementing Low-Barrier MOUD Treatment in Community Health Centers
In response to Wisconsin’s ongoing opioid overdose crisis, WPHCA convened a Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Learning Collaborative in 2025 to support Community Health Centers in implementing low-barrier MOUD services. This initiative builds on a decade of...
Wisconsin Bill Would Crack Down on Predatory Practices by Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Legislation would prevent third-party companies from offering low rates to independent pharmacies, penalizing patients, The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association, which represents the state’s federally qualified health centers, also supports the bill. Richelle...
WPHCA Welcomes New CEO, Scott Stewart
Scott Stewart, MPA joined the Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) in January 2025 as its Chief Executive Officer, serving as the new leader for the statewide organization serving Wisconsin’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs or CHCs), following...
WPHCA Welcomes Two New Staff Members
Cassandra Heller, Administrative Assistant Cassandra will be providing general administrative support at WPHCA along with managing event registration and planning event and meeting logistics. Prior to WPHCA, Cassandra worked for the Beaver Dam Unified School District...
WPHCA Names Scott Stewart as the Organization’s New CEO
Scott Stewart, MPA will join the Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) in January 2025 as its Chief Executive Officer, serving as the new leader for the statewide organization serving Wisconsin’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs or CHCs),...


