Tim Stumm, Author at Wisconsin Health News

League of Wisconsin Municipalities and WEA Trust create custom health plan

Aug 11, 2015 | Press Releases |

MADISON, Wisconsin – The League of Wisconsin Municipalities and WEA Trust recently partnered to create the League Health Plan. The plan is specially designed to help cities and villages in Wisconsin afford high quality, flexible...

Gundersen adds Iowa hospital

Aug 10, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Gundersen Health System has reached a partnership agreement with Palmer Lutheran Health Center, a 25-bed critical access hospital based in West Union, Iowa. (WHN, 8/10)

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Mental health reform: It’s already working

Aug 10, 2015 | Press Releases |

From Senate Committee of Health Chair Leah Vukmir, R-Wauwatosa, and Assembly Committee of Health Chair Joe Sanfelippo, R-West Allis. MADISON, Wis. – Despite decades of reports calling for a change, past and current members of...

On the Record: Hot Topics in Healthcare

Aug 7, 2015 | On The Record, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Industry leaders analyzed the impact of the King v. Burwell Supreme Court decision and previewed the fall legislative period at a WisconsinHealth News panel Tuesday. (WHN, 8/7)

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UnitedHealthcare recognizes Bellin Health, MGIC Investment Corp. and the School District of Waukesha for successful worksite wellness program

Aug 7, 2015 | Press Releases |

Bellin Health, MGIC Investment Corp. and The School District of Waukesha are three of 11 organizations across the country honored by UnitedHealthcare Seventh annual “Well Deserved” award recognizes employers for their commitment...

Nearly 40 percent of Wisconsin hospitals penalized

Aug 6, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

New data shows that 39 percent of all Wisconsin hospitals face penalties from the federal government for having Medicare patients frequently return within a month of discharge. (WHN, 8/6)

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Ziegler completes sale of 20 assisted living centers in Wisconsin

Aug 6, 2015 | Press Releases |

CHICAGO, IL – August 6, 2015 – Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful closing of the sale of leasehold interests and transfer of operations of Harmony Living Centers, LLC...

WHA provides more details on behavioral health proposal

Aug 5, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Wisconsin Hospital Association CEO Eric Borgerding is optimistic the Legislature will support a bill aiming to improve care coordination for behavioral health patients, despite Gov. Scott Walker vetoing funding for the proposal in the state's budget. (WHN, 8/5)

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Vos announces Speaker’s Task Force on Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Aug 5, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, announced the creation of a bipartisan task force Tuesday that will address issues surrounding Alzheimer's and dementia. (WHN, 8/5)

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Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin first in the US to hold accreditation in all diagnostic and radiation oncology disciplines

Aug 5, 2015 | Press Releases |

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Departments of Radiology and Radiation Oncology are the first and only practices in the United States to be awarded accreditation in all diagnostic and radiation oncology...