Tim Stumm, Author at Wisconsin Health News

JFC approves shifting drunken driving intervention program to DHS, more funding for rural hospital training

May 6, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The Legislature's budget-writing committee approved Gov. Scott Walker's request to have the Department of Health Services take over the administration of a program allowing those charged with a second drunken driving offense or higher to receive substance abuse treatment before trial. (WHN, 5/6)

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HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital names Father Klimek Healing Presence Award recipient & Physician of the Year

May 6, 2015 | Press Releases |

Eau Claire, WI – On May 4 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital’s Colleague Service Awards banquet in Eau Claire, Julie Manas, president & CEO of Sacred Heart Hospital, announced that Peggy Pendergast, organizational learning...

Security Health Plan named ‘Communities Champion’ by Eau Claire Coalition

May 6, 2015 | Press Releases |

MARSHFIELD – Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., has been recognized as a “Communities Champion” for its efforts to make Eau Claire County a healthier place to call home. Eau Claire’s Healthy Communities coalition...

State ranks second for overall quality

May 5, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Wisconsin has the second best overall quality of healthcare in the country, according to a recent report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (WHN, 5/5)

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Group Health pushes back against union letter

May 5, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

A recent letter from Dane County area unions misrepresented Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin's financial status, according to a statement from the health maintenance organization. The letters encouraged union members to vote for a slate of candidates during Group Health's upcoming board of directors meeting, set for May 14. (WHN, 5/5)

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Walker proposes changes to Milwaukee County emergency detention processes

May 4, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Milwaukee County officials and advocates worry that Gov. Scott Walker's proposed changes to emergency detention procedures for those who are mentally ill, developmentally disabled or drug dependent may send them to jail rather than provide them with the help they need. (WHN, 5/4)

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On the Record with Cheryl DeMars, CEO, The Alliance

May 4, 2015 | On The Record, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The Alliance is four months into the launch of its QualityPath initiative, which aims to improve healthcare delivery. CEO Cheryl DeMars said they're already seeing that happen. (WHN, 5/1)

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Exact Sciences reports strong growth trajectory for Cologuard in first quarter 2015

May 4, 2015 | Press Releases |

Exact Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: EXAS) today announced its business and financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2015, reporting that 11,000 Cologuard tests were completed and that the number of ordering physicians more...

Exact Sciences would move headquarters downtown under Judge Doyle Square project pitched by The Hammes Co. and Majestic Realty

May 4, 2015 | Press Releases |

MADISON, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Hammes Co. and Majestic Realty today announced that they have submitted a proposal to the City of Madison for the Judge Doyle Square project that brings together world-class...

WPS partners with Naviant to improve Medicare workflow

May 4, 2015 | Press Releases |

OnBase system brings cost savings while reducing handling time and boosting quality Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS) today announced a strategic partnership with Naviant, Inc. to bring enterprise content...