The Wisconsin Surgical Society (WSS) serves as the state chapter of the American College of Surgeons and as an organization aims “to effectively network surgeons for the dissemination and exchange of information with the purpose of advancing patient care.” The WSS formed the Quality and Research Committee with the intended goal of improving the quality and safety of surgical care around the state through collaborative learning and quality improvement, and SCW is a major initiative of this committee.

The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) services approximately 130 member hospitals and clinics, advocating for their ability to “lead in the provision of high quality, affordable, and accessible health care services, resulting in healthier Wisconsin communities.” The WHA aims to foster a collaborative environment and provides education and training on issues including regulatory compliance and clinical improvement. Their WHA Information Center collects, analyzes, and disseminates data on charges, utilization, quality and efficiency provided by Wisconsin hospitals and other healthcare providers.

The Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin provides comprehensive educational experiences, groundbreaking research and superb patient care. The Department provides support, resources and a collaborative environment to facilitate surgical health services research at the University of Wisconsin. The SCW Coordinating Center is housed within this department.

Gundersen Health is one of SCW’s founding hospitals. They are a physician-led, non-profit healthcare system serving counties in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. Gundersen is a teaching hospital with 325 beds and a Level II Trauma and Emergency Center.