Author: Sean Kirkby
ETF disputes claims it can’t self-insure local employees
The state's Department of Employee Trust Funds pushed back Wednesday against claims that an attorney general opinion from almost 30 years ago means it can't self-insure health benefits for local government employees.
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Nursing home owner agrees to pay nearly $1 million in settlement
A company that owns four nursing homes in Wisconsin has agreed to pay the United States nearly $1 million to resolve allegations it violated federal law in an alleged scheme to falsely bill Medicare, according to a Monday statement.
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Report: Some individual premiums in Wisconsin could rise 17 percent if House lawsuit succeeds
Premiums for some individual health plans in Wisconsin could rise 17 percent if insurers have to compensate for the loss of federal payments that reduce out-of-pocket costs for lower-income consumers.
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Report: Giving states authority over ACA consumer protections could affect Wisconsinites in self-insured plans
Giving states more regulatory authority over some of the consumer protections under the federal health reform law could cause 2.1 million Wisconsinites enrolled in self-insured plans to lose those protections, according to an analysis released Monday from a progressive think tank.
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JFC leaders plan to cut healthcare professional board changes from budget
The leaders of the Joint Finance Committee have decided to pull a provision of Gov. Scott Walker’s budget that would eliminate and consolidate boards overseeing healthcare professions and introduce it as separate legislation.
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Federal regulators green light UW Health, Unity Point Health-Meriter agreement
Federal regulators have approved a joint operating agreement that will allow UW Health and UnityPoint Health-Meriter to expand their collaboration in caring for patients, according to a Monday statement.
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Governor Walker announces success with initiatives that assist people with disabilities in gaining employment
Madison – Governor Scott Walker is traveling throughout the state today to highlight the success of workforce development initiatives that work to employ people with disabilities. Governor Walker will visit HSHS St. Vincent...
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