Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., said Wednesday that he’s received a commitment from the head of the Food and Drug Administration that the agency will implement the “right to try” law he authored in a “way that maximizes access consistent with its intent.”
Prices for healthcare services in Wisconsin’s workers’ compensation system were the highest among 35 states in a new study. But, a spokesman for the Wisconsin Medical Society says the report doesn't show the whole picture.
A critical analysis from a Chicago hospital had no bearing on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ decision to delay its star ratings for hospitals, a top-ranking official said Tuesday.
The Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality (WCHQ) recognized SSM Health/SSM Health Dean Medical Group as a top performer at WCHQ’s annual Statewide Quality Improvement Event June 19 in Madison. Kim Volberg and Mark Thompson, MD, accepted the award on behalf of SSM Health.
Read MoreThe Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality (WCHQ) recognized Primary Care Associates of Appleton as a top performer at WCHQ’s annual Statewide Quality Improvement Event June 19 in Madison. Ann Taake and Jennifer Wentzel accepted the award on behalf of Primary Care Associates.
Read MoreThe Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality (WCHQ) presented Aspirus with its first award for excellence in quality improvement leadership at WCHQ’s annual Statewide Quality Improvement Event June 19 in Madison. Lynn Mercier, Mike McGrail, MD and Susan Schneider, MD accepted the award on behalf of Aspirus.
Read MoreThe Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is warning people about the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids, often called “fake weed”, “K2”, and “spice” as people continue to be hospitalized with severe bleeding after using these products which have contained rat poison. Wisconsin has seen a total of 15 cases since March of this year, 7 confirmed and 8 probable. Counties with confirmed cases include Dane, Milwaukee, and Outagamie Counties. Illinois has reported 4 deaths from bleeding related to synthetic cannabinoids as of June 20, 2018.
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A federal rule released Tuesday allows the Wisconsin Medical Society to continue operating its association health plan following concerns that regulatory changes could cause it to close, according to an initial review of the proposal.
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