Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

MetaStar to provide QPP assistance for small practices in Wisconsin

Feb 23, 2017 | Press Releases |

Seven-state coalition led by Altarum Institute is awarded funding for QPP-SURS Madison, Wis – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded a contract to Altarum Institute and nine partners across seven...

Walker releases capital budget

Feb 22, 2017 | State budget, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Gov. Scott Walker has released his capital budget for the next biennium, providing $803 million in total projects that include renovation at the state's mental health facilities and the Veterans Home at King.

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Ambulatory surgical centers split over ending assessment

Feb 22, 2017 | Medicaid/Medicare, State budget, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Gov. Scott Walker's budget proposes the elimination of a tax on ambulatory surgical centers and supplemental funding, which some centers warn could increase Medicaid costs while others say could enhance their ability to provide care.

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Wieske: Small group market could ‘start to implode’

Feb 21, 2017 | Insurance, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The state's deputy insurance commissioner told members of congress earlier this month that unless lawmakers pursue changes, Wisconsin's small group market may head into turmoil.

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Budget puts $86.9 million toward Medicaid management information system

Feb 21, 2017 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Gov. Scott Walker's budget puts $86.9 million toward a new contract for the Medicaid management information system, the majority of which comes through federal matching dollars.

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More than 12,000 sign up for ePDMP

Feb 20, 2017 | Health Tech, Opioids, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

More than 12,000 doctors and other prescribers have registered for the state's Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, Department of Safety and Professional Services staff told the Medical Examining Board last week.

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DHS applies for federal funding to fight opioid epidemic

Feb 20, 2017 | DHS, Federal Government, Opioids, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The Department of Health Services has submitted an application to receive up to $15.7 million in federal funding over the next two years to curb opioid abuse and misuse, according to a Friday statement.

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Health Payment Systems to demonstrate solution for healthcare billing confusion

Feb 20, 2017 | Press Releases |

Company will serve integrated billing experience at the HIMSS Interoperability Showcase online pharmacy purchase lexapro online with best prices today in the USA MILWAUKEE (Feb. 18, 2017) – Health Payment Systems (HPS) will...

On the Record with WEA Trust CEO Mike Quist

Feb 17, 2017 | Insurance, On The Record, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Six years after Act 10, WEA Trust and its new CEO Mike Quist are bracing for another potential blow.

Madison companies set to display at HIMSS

Feb 17, 2017 | Health Tech, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Madison companies will be on display at the 2017 HIMSS Annual Conference and Exhibition next week in Orlando, according to a Thursday statement from the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce.

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