Tim Stumm, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Five Wisconsin hospitals ranked in top 100 nationwide

Mar 5, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Five Wisconsin hospitals are among Truven Health Analytics 100 Top Hospitals award winners for 2015. (WHN, 3/5)

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Dean: Interest is high in Medical College of Wisconsin’s new campus

Mar 5, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

More than 2,000 students have applied for 25 spots at the Medical College of Wisconsin's Green Bay campus, Dean Dr. Matthew Hunsaker announced at a Wisconsin Health News event this week at St. Norbert College in De Pere. The school is set to open its doors this summer. (WHN, 3/5)

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The data are in: Generations Fertility Clinic creates families one healthy baby at a time

Mar 5, 2015 | Press Releases |

MIDDLETON, Wis. — New national statistics released this week show Generations Fertility Clinic has success rates well above the national averages. The Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies’ (SART.org) statistics...

Potential funding changes could close health centers

Mar 4, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Projected cost-savings from a rate change in the state budget combined with a potential decrease in federal funding could shutter community health centers throughout the state, according to the Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association. (WHN, 3/4)

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Humana and Integrated Health Network Announce Accountable Care Agreement to Improve Seniors’ Health and Wellness

Mar 4, 2015 | Press Releases |

A leading Medicare Advantage provider and the state’s first multi-system accountable care network collaborate to bring more efficient and effective health care to patients MILWAUKEE, Wis. – March 4, 2015 – Improving wellness...

Rhoades: Budget would not eliminate IRIS

Mar 4, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Gov. Scott Walker's proposed budget does not eliminate the Include, Respect, I Self-Direct Program, which allows its 11,000 members to self-direct their long-term care, Department of Health Services Secretary Kitty Rhoades said during testimony before the Joint Finance Committee Tuesday. (WHN, 3/4(

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2015 WAWH women’s health leader awardees announced

Mar 4, 2015 | Press Releases |

Women of courage, character and commitment to be honored at the sixth Wisconsin Women’s Health Policy Summit Madison – The Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health (WAWH) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2015 WAWH Women’s...

State not extending primary care reimbursement hike

Mar 3, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The state is not planning to extend a Medicaid reimbursement hike for primary care doctors provided under the federal health reform law the past two years. (WHN, 3/3)

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UW researcher: Medicare auditing system needs reform

Mar 3, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Part of the watchdog arm of the Medicare program needs to be reformed, according to a University of Wisconsin associate professor of medicine. (WHN, 3/3)

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Aurora Health Care announces new name for Visiting Nurses Association

Mar 3, 2015 | Press Releases |

Milwaukee, Wis. – Building on more than 100 years of rich history in Wisconsin, Aurora Health Care’s Visiting Nurses Association today announced a new chapter as the organization changes its name to Aurora at Home. The new name...