Month: May 2013

No Wisconsin city could prohibit the sale of large, sugary drinks as was done in New York City under a provision that has been added to the state budget. (AP, 5/10)

Not wanting to let go of its federal plan during the program's final months, the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan Authority is asking the federal government to help it pay for commercial reinsurance, under a proposal approved by HIRSP's board during an emergency meeting Wednesday. (WHN, 5/9)

Legislation establishing a reasonable physician standard as the legal standard doctors must meet when informing patients about the risks and benefits of treatments or procedures passed the Assembly Wednesday by a vote of 65-31. It now heads to the Senate. (WHN, 5/9)

More than 300 nurses and health care professionals gathered at the Capitol Tuesday to push for legislation that they say would improve the quality of care for patients in nursing homes, hospitals and other health care facilities. (WHN, 5/8)

The Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality is among 21 state medical societies, specialty societies and regional health collaboratives to receive a grant to promote the ABIM Foundation's Choosing Wisely Campaign. (WHN, 5/8)