WHA Information Center is dedicated to collecting and disseminating complete, accurate and timely data about charges and services provided by Wisconsin hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.

WHA Information Center is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wisconsin Hospital Association. It was incorporated on October 1, 2003, and began collecting data in January 2004 under a contract with the Wisconsin Department of Administration.

Contact us: WHAInfoCenter@wha.org     800/231-8340 or 608/274-1820
5510 Research Park Drive - Madison - WI - 53711

WHA Information Center Staff:

Joseph Kachelski, Vice President, Information Center
Oversees Information Center data collection, processing and reporting
jkachelski@wha.org

Julie Callies, RHIA, Director, Information Center
Directly supervises WHAIC staff, manages special projects, oversees sales and customer service.
jcallies@wha.org

Shannon Verbos, Senior Data Analyst, Information Center
Maintains database, processes data, fulfills data requests. Provides technical assistance for data submitters.
sverbos@wha.org

Bob Metzig, Database Administrator, Information Center
Database maintenance and programming.
rmetzig@wha.org

Ashley Austin, Manager, Information Center
Coding, Compliance and Education.
aaustin@wha.org

Brian Competente, Data Analyst
Coordinates communications with facilities regarding survey submission, data validation and affirmation processes.
bcompetente@wha.org