Tim Stumm, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Budget proposal could put dent in WHIO’s finances

Feb 6, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The Wisconsin Health Information Organization could lose nearly half of its operating funds if a budget proposal to eliminate an assessment on physicians is approved. (WHN, 2/6)

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin Alerts Consumers to Protect Themselves from Scam Email Campaigns

Feb 6, 2015 | Press Releases |

MILWAUKEE – Feb. 6, 2015 – Wisconsin residents who may have been impacted by the cyber attack against Anthem, should be aware of scam email campaigns targeting current and former Anthem members. These scams, designed to capture...

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Efforts to Establish Health Care Equity for Military Women, Dependents

Feb 6, 2015 | Press Releases |

Legislation would provide military women with free contraception, increase family planning resources, and guarantee access to emergency contraception for sexual assault victims (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin...

Advocates: Proposed BadgerCare changes could cause coverage gap

Feb 6, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Advocates are concerned that proposed changes to benefits for childless adults could create a new coverage gap. (WHN, 2/5)

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Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center Earns Nursing Care’s Highest Honor

Feb 6, 2015 | Press Releases |

Aurora St. Luke’s recognized for the fourth consecutive time Milwaukee – Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center today announced it has once again received Magnet® designation, the highest honor for nursing care bestowed by the...

Senior groups ready to fight SeniorCare changes

Feb 5, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Gov. Scott Walker's call for requiring individuals who apply for SeniorCare benefits to enroll in Medicare Part D if eligible drew ire from program supporters Wednesday. (WHN, 2/5)

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Long-term care leaders weigh in on budget proposals

Feb 5, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

A day after Gov. Scott Walker unveiled his budget, long-term care stakeholders were still poring over the details and waiting for more information. (WHN, 2/5)

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Walker’s budget calls for premiums for childless adults, statewide Family Care expansion

Feb 4, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Gov. Scott Walker proposed expanding Family Care statewide, charging childless adults premiums and modifying SeniorCare in his budget, released Tuesday. (WHN, 2/4)

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Panel: Providers, payers seek solution to expensive drugs

Feb 4, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The increasing cost of certain prescription drugs is causing providers and payers to work together and reevaluate their roles for providing care, according to a panel at a Wisconsin Health News event Tuesday. (WHN, 2/4)

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Dane County Executive may sue over drug testing proposal

Feb 3, 2015 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi has asked his corporation counsel to evaluate legal options if Gov. Scott Walker implements a proposal requiring drug tests for childless adults on Medicaid, as well as other people seeking public assistance. (WHN, 2/3)

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