Tim Stumm, Author at Wisconsin Health News

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...

Unity Health Insurance announces new administrative services organization QuartzSM

Mar 3, 2015 | Press Releases |

SAUK CITY, Wisconsin – Unity Health Plans Insurance Corporation today announced the formation of a new wholly-owned subsidiary, QuartzSM. Quartz is a third-party administrator (TPA) that offers a wide range of administrative...

WHA and WCHQ to form joint venture

Mar 2, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The Wisconsin Hospital Association and Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality are forming a new company to help physicians and eligible providers meet a federal deadline to report quality metrics. (WHN, 3/2)

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Epic Systems Corp. takes on Indian IT giant Tata

Mar 2, 2015 | Top Stories |

Health IT blogs are starting to buzz about the “Goliath vs. Goliath” lawsuit — that is, Epic’s claims against two divisions of Tata, the huge conglomerate in India. (STATE JOURNAL, 3/2)

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