Author: Sean Kirkby
BadgerCare Plus enrollment drops
Enrollment in BadgerCare Plus continued to decline in October, dropping by 0.4 percent or 3,276 members from September. It was the largest one-month decrease in the program's numbers since April.
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Health groups band together on self insurance, send letter to Walker
Healthcare organizations called on Gov. Scott Walker's administration and lawmakers to consider the impact that self-funding the health plan for state and local employees could have on Wisconsin's healthcare market.
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Aurora Health Care to open new clinic in Oak Creek
Facility to provide expanded services and hours in 2017 Oak Creek, Wis. – Aurora Health Care today announced plans to expand health care services in Oak Creek with a $17 million new clinic at 200 E. Ryan Road. On Tuesday, the...
Read MoreWDA recognizes 17 for contributions to dentistry, public oral health
Waukesha general dentist Dr. Gene Shoemaker receives lifetime achievement honor WEST ALLIS, WIS., Nov. 10, 2016 – Dr. Eugene (Gene) Shoemaker, a general dentist who lives and practices in Waukesha, is the 2016 Wisconsin Dental...
Read MoreAmerican Cancer Society honors seven outstanding Madison area volunteers
MADISON, Wis. – November 10, 2016 – The American Cancer Society recently honored seven community volunteers from southwest Wisconsin with the 2016 Exceptional Volunteer Award in recognition of their dedicated service to the...
Read MoreCare Wisconsin now offering Medicare dual advantage in Dane County
MADISON, WIS, NOVEMBER 8, 2016–Care Wisconsin is offering a new Medicare Advantage plan for those who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. The Care Wisconsin Medicare Dual Advantage plan solves one challenge individuals...
Read MoreThe Department of Safety and Professional Services takes another step in fighting opioid abuse
MEB creates emergency rule relating to opioid prescribing guideline Madison, WI – Today, the Department of Safety and Professional Services has taken another step in fighting opioid abuse in Wisconsin, announcing an emergency...
Read MoreRep. Nygren applauds federal efforts to fight opioid abuse and addiction
Madison – On Monday, State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) released the following statement touting the positive efforts taken by the Federal Government to promote prescribing best practices: “I am proud of the...
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