Month: July 2011
DOA letter on Marshfield Dental School
Jul 26, 2011 | Uncategorized |
DOA Marshfield Dental School
Read MoreChiropractic patients file class action lawsuit against Wisconsin insurers
Jul 26, 2011 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |
Five Wisconsin women have filed a class action lawsuit against five Wisconsin health insurers claiming they illegally charged co-payments for chiropractic care. The suit was filed on behalf of chiropractic patients with insurance from United Healthcare, Wisconsin Physicians Service, Humana, Network Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Compcare Health Services. Last year more than 300,000 individuals sought chiropractic care in Wisconsin, according to the complaint. (WHN, 7/26)
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On the Record with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett
Jul 26, 2011 | On The Record, Top Stories, WHN Stories |
In the 1930s, a series of reforms helped Milwaukee earn recognition as the nation’s healthiest city. As Mayor Tom Barrett admits, times have changed. Now, Milwaukee has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the country, and a health care system that costs more than other parts of the region. The head of the state’s largest city, however, is determined to turn back the clock. (WHN, 7/26)
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WEA Trust defends its actions as insurer
Jul 26, 2011 | Top Stories |
A health insurance company affiliated with the state's largest teachers union is caught in the cross-fire of Wisconsin school reform politics, the company's CEO told the Journal Sentinel editorial board Monday. WEA Trust has lost about 17% of its subscribers as a number of school districts have switched insurance providers in the wake of deep state budget cuts. WEA Trust at the start of the year insured two-thirds of Wisconsin's 424 school districts, but only 35% of the state's teachers, since many of the insured districts are small. (JOURNAL SENTINEL, 7/26)
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Third heat-related death confirmed in state
Jul 26, 2011 | Top Stories |
Wisconsin health officials say an 80-year-old Illinois man died from heat-related causes while staying at his second home in Marquette County last week. It is the third confirmed heat-related death this summer. (WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL, 7/26)
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Gold Cross Ambulance partnership marks 20 years in Fox Cities
Jul 25, 2011 | Top Stories |
Twenty years ago, executives from rival hospitals realized operating competing ambulance services wasn't in the community's best interests. This led to the formation of a partnership that operates Gold Cross Ambulance Service Inc. and representatives from both sides say the relationship is as strong as ever. (APPLETON POST CRESCENT, 7/25)
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Waiting list grows as demand for low-income dental clinic continues to rise
Jul 25, 2011 | Top Stories |
If the tooth fairy had a dollar for all the people on the waiting list at the Fox Cities Community Health Center’s dental clinic in Grand Chute, she’d be $500 richer. Yes, after opening its doors Feb. 1, the dental clinic capped its waiting list at 500 just a few months later, and that’s with five full-time dentists, one part-time dentist, 10 dental assistants and five hygienists. (APPLETON POST CRESCENT, 7/25)
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