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DHS seeks $1.8 billion in state spending for Medicaid in next biennium
The Department of Health Services says it will need $1.8 billion more in state funding for projected Medicaid costs in the state’s next two-year budget.
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Baldwin calls for investigation of Tomah VA
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., said she wants a federal investigation into alleged “severe lapses in patient care” at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
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Ohio company acquires Madison-based Terso Solutions
A healthcare supply chain company in Cincinnati has acquired Terso Solutions, a Madison company that offers healthcare inventory tracking technology.
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Chippewa Valley gets more healthcare options as Aspirus, Rogers expand
Two Wisconsin health systems are opening locations in the Chippewa Valley, after hospital closures rocked the region more than two years ago.
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UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin should pay back $47 million in federal payments, watchdog says
UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin should refund $46.9 million in Medicare Advantage plan overpayments, a federal watchdog said last week.
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Retham Technologies raises $1.5 million
Retham Technologies, a Milwaukee-based company developing rapid testing for a life-threatening immune reaction to a common blood thinner, has raised $1.5 million.
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New CEO wants to make MCW ‘a destination for health’
Making the Medical College of Wisconsin “a destination for health” is its new CEO’s top goal.
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Health plan CEOs call for high-risk pool, drug price transparency
Health plan CEOs say affordability is one of the top issues facing the industry.
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Press ReleasesWisconsin Community Health Plans Launch Statewide Education Campaign: “Your Health. Your Community. Your Plan.”
New effort highlights the strength, stability, and local impact of Wisconsin’s unique. community health plan market (MADISON, Wis.) — The Wisconsin Association of Health Plans (WAHP) today announced the launch of a new statewide...
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Grothman seeks to require further verification to access Healthcare.gov accounts
U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, has proposed legislation that he said would protect sensitive health information and reduce fraud in the Healthcare.gov marketplace. But, a healthcare consumer advocacy group said the plan doesn’t go far enough in targeting the main fraud issues with the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
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Benefit administrators call for keeping humans in charge of healthcare decisions
Humans should remain accountable for healthcare decisions, companies that manage health, dental and long-term care benefits told a state study committee looking at artificial intelligence use in healthcare.
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ACA insurers hope for stability next year
Affordable Care Act insurers are hoping for stability after a tumultuous year.
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Two measles cases reported in Vernon County
Public health officials on Wednesday confirmed two measles cases in Vernon County. They’re investigating whether the cases have ties to others in the state.
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Essentia Health invests $14.5 million in Superior Hospital
Essentia Health is investing $14.5 million into its Superior hospital as the city prepares for the closure of one of two bridges that connect it with Duluth, Minnesota.
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Medicaid changes to immigrant eligibility could impact 4,000 Wisconsinites
An estimated 4,000 Wisconsinites are at risk of losing their Medicaid coverage next month due to changes to immigrant eligibility.
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