A desire to improve efficiency, increase value and address affordability are driving more hospitals and health systems to work together, a panel of executives said at a Tuesday briefing hosted by Wisconsin Health News. (WHN, 12/3)
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and United Hospital System Reach New Contract Agreement United Hospital System Doctors and Facilities to Remain in Anthem Networks KENOSHA, Wis. – Dec. 2, 2014 – Anthem Blue Cross and Blue...
Read MoreDec. 2, 2014 Paul Meznarich 715-838-5805 meznarich.paul@mayo.edu Level II Trauma Center reverified at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire has been reverified...
Read MoreThe Wisconsin Well Woman Program should be administered by 10 to 11 coordinating agencies and have a funding formula based on the population served, according to a workgroup comprised of representatives from local health departments and boards. (WHN, 12/2)
The La Crosse Tribune reports: "Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare will increase rates an average of 3.5 percent beginning Jan. 1, compared with 2.5 percent this year, according to the La Crosse-based hospital." (LA CROSSE TRIBUNE, 12/2)
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Read MoreGreen Bay – HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center in Green Bay has been recognized as a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United...
Read MoreA controversial trend in health care may make its first appearance in the Milwaukee area, with Froedtert Health proposing to convert its urgent care clinic in New Berlin to a free-standing emergency department. (JOURNAL SENTINEL, 12/1)
A statehouse fight looms next year over the least common but most controversial segment of abortions, as opponents seek to ban the procedure for pregnancies after 20 weeks in Wisconsin. (JOURNAL SENTINEL, 11/26)
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