August 2015 - Page 4 of 5 - Wisconsin Health News

Medical researchers, biotech spar with legislators over fetal tissue bill

Aug 12, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Medical researchers and biotech companies warn that a bill prohibiting the sale and use of fetal body parts from abortions could have a chilling effect on attracting talent to the state and shut down life-saving research. (WHN, 8/12)

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Dane County introduces measure to prohibit e-cigarettes in workplaces

Aug 12, 2015 | Press Releases |

MADISON, WI – Today, Dane County Executive, Joe Parisi and County Board Supervisor Jenni Dye introduced an ordinance to prohibit the use of electronic delivery devices (e-cigarettes) in workplaces. Electronic cigarettes are an...

UnitedHealthcare launches mobile app to help Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries more easily navigate the health system

Aug 12, 2015 | Press Releases |

Health4Me mobile app now available to UnitedHealthcare Medicaid beneficiaries in 17 states Mobile resource helps all consumers more easily locate nearby health care providers and access digital ID cards MINNETONKA, Minn. (Aug....

Interstate license compact gains legislative supporters

Aug 11, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

A bill that seeks to establish an interstate licensure compact for physicians wanting to practice across state lines is gaining support among legislators. (WHN, 8/11)

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UW Health Emergency Department services come to Madison’s East side

Aug 11, 2015 | Press Releases |

Madison- At 7 a.m. sharp on Monday, August 17, the Emergency Department (ED) at UW Health at The American Center will open its doors offering a comprehensive ED with new technology and building design to speed the patient’s...

League of Wisconsin Municipalities and WEA Trust create custom health plan

Aug 11, 2015 | Press Releases |

MADISON, Wisconsin – The League of Wisconsin Municipalities and WEA Trust recently partnered to create the League Health Plan. The plan is specially designed to help cities and villages in Wisconsin afford high quality, flexible...

Gundersen adds Iowa hospital

Aug 10, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Gundersen Health System has reached a partnership agreement with Palmer Lutheran Health Center, a 25-bed critical access hospital based in West Union, Iowa. (WHN, 8/10)

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Mental health reform: It’s already working

Aug 10, 2015 | Press Releases |

From Senate Committee of Health Chair Leah Vukmir, R-Wauwatosa, and Assembly Committee of Health Chair Joe Sanfelippo, R-West Allis. MADISON, Wis. – Despite decades of reports calling for a change, past and current members of...

On the Record: Hot Topics in Healthcare

Aug 7, 2015 | On The Record, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Industry leaders analyzed the impact of the King v. Burwell Supreme Court decision and previewed the fall legislative period at a WisconsinHealth News panel Tuesday. (WHN, 8/7)

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UnitedHealthcare recognizes Bellin Health, MGIC Investment Corp. and the School District of Waukesha for successful worksite wellness program

Aug 7, 2015 | Press Releases |

Bellin Health, MGIC Investment Corp. and The School District of Waukesha are three of 11 organizations across the country honored by UnitedHealthcare Seventh annual “Well Deserved” award recognizes employers for their commitment...