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WEA Trust and League of Wisconsin Municipalities partner on new insurance option
WEA Trust will launch a new health plan offering with the League of Wisconsin Municipalities that mirrors the current plan design offered to local employees through the state health insurance program.
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Providers push back against Senate healthcare bill as CBO estimates 22 million more uninsured
Healthcare providers and advocates are pushing back against the Senate healthcare bill, which a nonpartisan estimate projects would leave 22 million more uninsured by 2026 than the current law.
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Medical Examining Board seeks law change on voluntary license surrenders
The Medical Examining Board voted to seek a change to state law last week after news reports revealed a board member accepted the voluntary surrender of a license from a doctor accused of misconduct without an investigation.
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Milwaukee County boosts mental health nurse workforce, but not capacity at hospital
Milwaukee County has hired 25 nurses for its psychiatric hospital since February but has been unable to open up any more beds, Behavioral Health Division Administrator Michael Lappen said Thursday.
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Johnson: Senate should take up changes to pre-existing condition laws
U.S. Sen Ron. Johnson, R-Wis., said the current Senate healthcare bill won't make health insurance more affordable and instead throws "money at the problem."
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Senate GOP healthcare bill lacks support from Johnson, Baldwin
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., said Thursday he's 'not ready to vote for' his party's healthcare proposal. The bill also drew concerns from Wisconsin providers and advocates for the poor.
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On the Record with Justin Sydnor, University of Wisconsin professor of risk management
Justin Sydnor, a professor of risk management at the University of Wisconsin's School of Business, breaks down the impact of insurers leaving Healthcare.gov and lawmakers rejecting self-insuring the health plan for state and some local employees.
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Press ReleasesThe Senate’s healthcare bill will make devastating cuts to Medicaid
Disability Rights Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s designated Protection and Advocacy system for people with disabilities, has serious concerns regarding the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), including the impact of devastating cuts...
Medicare/Medicaid
Walker officially asks for Medicaid changes
Gov. Scott Walker's Department of Health Services officially asked the federal government Wednesday to allow Wisconsin to become the first state to drug screen adult Medicaid enrollees without children. The waiver amendment also caps eligibility, imposes work requirements and charges premiums to members living below the poverty line.
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Assembly approves legislation prohibiting insurers from excluding those with pre-existing conditions
The state Assembly approved an amended proposal early Thursday morning that would ban health insurers from excluding those with pre-existing conditions.
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Board modifies drug monitoring regulation after health systems, doctors request changes
The Controlled Substances Board modified rules regarding the use of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to align with a recently approved change to the state budget, but rejected other proposals from health systems and doctors.
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More From Wisconsin Health News
Johnson says he’s ‘not ready to vote for’ healthcare bill
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., says he’s ‘not ready to vote for’ the Senate’s healthcare proposal.
Health execs question Senate timeline for reform bill
A pair of Milwaukee-area health executives said a week is not enough time for the Senate to consider a proposal to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act unveiled Thursday.
Anthem, Health Tradition pulling out of state’s federal exchange
Two insurance companies serving Wisconsin are set to leave Healthcare.gov next year, but the state’s other participating insurers have filed preliminary paperwork to continue offering plans.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin leaving Healthcare.gov next year
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin is leaving Healthcare.gov and cutting back its offerings on the individual market for next year, a spokesman for the company said Wednesday.
