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Month: October 2013

Amendment narrows list of new providers covered under volunteer bill

Rep. Amy Loudenbeck, R-Clinton, says a bill expanding the list of health care professionals who can participate in, and receive the protections of, the state's volunteer health care provider program will help free medical clinics more comprehensively address the mental health needs of their clients. (WHN, 10/17)

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Musser to highlight "power of WHIO data" at Group Insurance Board meeting

Wisconsin Health Information Organization CEO Jo Musser says she'll use the "power of the WHIO data" to analyze utilization patterns and make other comparisons between the state employee health plan and the commercial insurance market, during a presentation next month at the Group Insurance Board. (WHN, 10/16)

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Medical College researcher doubts Frontline report 'League Of Denial'

Rich Kirchen of the Business Journal reports: "Medical College of Wisconsin researcher Dr. Mike McCrea, who has studied athletic-related concussions for 18 years, strongly disagrees with the conclusions in the PBS Frontline documentary "League of Denial" about the NFL and injuries from in-game concussions." (BUSINESS JOURNAL, 10/17)

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