Tim Stumm, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Budget committee takes up Medicaid changes

May 22, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The Legislature's budget-writing committee voted to keep SeniorCare as is, extend additional reimbursement for hospitals that serve a high volume of low-income patients and compensate community health centers under a different payment system, among other measures, Thursday night. (WHN, 5/22)

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Bill seeks to make insurers more transparent

May 21, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Insurers that offer plans on the federal health insurance exchange in Wisconsin would have to provide additional information about the plans on their website, under a bill authored by Republican lawmakers and opposed by the companies. (WHN, 5/21)

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U.S. News & World Report rates Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire as High Performing in heart failure

May 21, 2015 | Press Releases |

Mayo Clinic hospitals in Rochester and Phoenix earn top tier in all five Common Care categories EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, earned a top-tier High Performing distinction in heart...

UW Hospital performs well in new “common care” ratings

May 21, 2015 | Press Releases |

MADISON- University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics met or exceeded expected performance standards in all five categories of U.S. News & World Report’s first ratings for “common care.” Expanding on its long-standing...

The Alliance: Inaugural Health Transformation Awards honor SMARTCare, Diane Kiehl and QualityPath doctors and hospitals

May 21, 2015 | Press Releases, Uncategorized |

The Alliance presented its inaugural Health Transformation Awards at its annual seminar today at the Monona Terrace to honor people and organizations that have made significant contributions to moving health care forward. Award...

$76,660,000 in WHEFA Bond Financing Helps Aspirus Refinance in Wisconsin Rapids

May 21, 2015 | Press Releases |

Bond financing facilitated by WHEFA was used to help Aspirus refinance bonds previously issued by WHEFA in 2008 and 2010 on behalf of Aspirus Riverview Hospital located in Wisconsin Rapids. Bond proceeds will also help Aspirus...

JFC changes state group health insurance plan

May 21, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The Legislature's budget-writing committee approved Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to allow state employees to opt out of the state's group health insurance plan and receive a $2,000 incentive, with some modifications. (WHN, 5/20)

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JFC green lights drug testing for childless adults

May 21, 2015 | Top Stories, Uncategorized, WHN Stories |

The Legislature's budget-writing committee approved Gov. Scott Walker's budget proposal that would direct the Department of Health Services to seek approval from the federal government to drug test childless adults on BadgerCare. (WHN, 5/20)

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Indiana-based developer seeks new classification of healthcare facilities

May 19, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

An Indiana-based developer is seeking to change Wisconsin statute to create a classification for transitional care centers. Mainstreet Chief Operating Officer David Stordy told Wisconsin Health News he's hoping to "collaborate" on a proposal "as soon as reasonably possible". (WHN, 5/19)

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Gold Cross Ambulance receives gold award from American Heart Association

May 19, 2015 | Press Releases |

Ambulance service is recognized for outstanding care of heart attack patients MENASHA, Wis. – Gold Cross Ambulance Service has received the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Mission: Lifeline STEMI Systems of Care EMS Gold...