UW Health plans to stop selling sugar-sweetened beverages
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Emily Kumlien Date: October 31, 2014 (608) 265-8199...
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It's all about the data for Madison company
Oct 31, 2014 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |
For the past year, Forward Health Group, a Madison-based population health management company, has been working with the American Medical Association on a national initiative aimed at improving blood pressure. Forward Health's role is to equip providers with data and tools to help drive change. (WHN, 10/31)
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Some insurers dropping non-compliant plans
Oct 30, 2014 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |
Humana, Gundersen Health Plan and WPS are reaching out to members to let them know that certain plans that are not compliant with the federal health reform law won't be available next year. (WHN, 10/30)
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MetaStar Health Care Quality Symposium to Focus on Data-Driven Improvement
Oct 30, 2014 | Press Releases |
Fourth Annual Event Draws Health Care Professionals from Throughout the State October 30, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Liz Menzer VP Marketing/Communications Phone: 608.274.1940 Email: lmenzer@metastar.com Madison,...
Read MoreMercy Health System achieves nursing excellence recognition
Oct 30, 2014 | Press Releases |
JANESVILLE, WI—Mercy Health System is proud to announce it was granted Magnet Recognition® by the American Nurses Credentialing Center on October 21. The designation is considered the highest honor in the country given to a...
Read MoreNext governor could change Obamacare in Wisconsin
Oct 30, 2014 | Top Stories |
Adam Rodewald of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports: "Wisconsin's next governor will have an opportunity to alter or expand Obamacare under a little known provision of the controversial federal healthcare overhaul." (GREEN BAY PRESS-GAZETTE, 10/29)
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UW-Madison lands grant to help recruit, retain Native Americans in healthcare careers
Oct 29, 2014 | Press Releases |
Madison, Wisconsin – The Native American Center for Health Professions (NACHP) at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has been awarded a five-year Indians Into Medicine grant from the US...
Read MoreDHS designates three health systems for Ebola care
Oct 29, 2014 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |
The Department of Health Services announced Tuesday it's designated three Wisconsin health systems to care for patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Ebola. Patients with Ebola will be transferred to UW Health's University of Wisconsin Hospital and American Family Children's Hospital, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin - Froedtert Hospital or Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. (WHN, 10/29)
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Epic raises DC profile
Oct 29, 2014 | Top Stories |
David Pittman and Arthur Allen of Politico report: "The U.S. government is spending $30 billion to encourage the healthcare system to go digital. Now, the founder and chief executive of the country's largest vendor of digital medical records is fighting back against what she calls incorrect perceptions that her company is creating obstacles to creating a national system where health records can be shared." (POLITICO, 10/29)
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Wisconsin hospitals continue to prepare staff to identify, isolate and provide initial treatment to suspected or confirmed cases of Ebola
Oct 29, 2014 | Press Releases |
Wisconsin hospitals continue to prepare staff to identify, isolate and provide initial treatment to suspected or confirmed cases of Ebola WHA commends three health systems for stepping forward to provide appropriate care if case...
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