Tim Stumm, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Healthcare oversight bills head to governor

Dec 5, 2018 | Legislature, Top Stories |

The Republican-led Legislature approved bills Tuesday and Wednesday that would give them more oversight over healthcare as Gov.-elect Tony Evers prepares to take office. The bills now head to Gov. Scott Walker.

Aurora BayCare plans new facility in Kaukauna

Dec 5, 2018 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

Aurora BayCare Medical Center plans to build a new clinic, ambulatory surgery center and urgent care center in Kaukauna, according to a Tuesday release.

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On the record with David Smith, Medicaid Transformation Project Executive, AVIA

Sep 7, 2018 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

Last month, AVIA, a Chicago-based national innovation network for hospitals and health systems, announced it was leading an initiative aimed at transforming Medicaid and that it’s lined up Andy Slavitt, the former acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to help.

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WHEFA bond financing helps the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. construct and renovate in Milwaukee and Wausau

Sep 7, 2018 | Press Releases |

Bond financing facilitated by WHEFA will be used to help The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. renovate and equip approximately 100,000 square feet of an existing basic science building as well as other existing educational...

Kids Forward: Lawsuit threatens healthcare for people with pre-existing conditions

Sep 7, 2018 | Press Releases |

MADISON, WI – A lawyer representing Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel argued in a federal court yesterday that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. Wisconsin Solicitor Gen. Misha Tseytlin told the judge “the entire...

Walker approves Medicaid intensive care coordination pilot project

Apr 17, 2018 | Legislature, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Gov. Scott Walker signed 93 bills into law Monday, including a proposal that would establish an intensive care coordination pilot project in Medicaid.

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Rolli inaugurated as Wisconsin Medical Society president

Apr 17, 2018 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Dr. Martha “Molli” Rolli, a Madison psychiatrist, was inaugurated as Wisconsin Medical Society president at its annual meeting last weekend.

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Report: Medicaid coverage of tobacco cessation medications improves but barriers remain

Apr 17, 2018 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

While Medicaid coverage of medications designed to help people quit smoking has improved in Wisconsin, copayments remain a barrier to treatment, according to a recent report.

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Bellin, Thedacare earn back money saved through Medicare initiative

Oct 26, 2017 | ACA, Top Stories |

Bellin Health and ThedaCare saved Medicare money during their first year of participation in a new payment initiative from the federal government.

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Dementia advocates back bills, worry about time crunch

Oct 26, 2017 | Legislature, Top Stories |

Advocates for those with dementia or Alzheimer’s back a package of bills that aims to increase awareness of the disease and create a tax credit for caregivers. But some advocates are also concerned that time may run out before the bills get a chance to pass.

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