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On the Record with Gale Johnson, Director, Wisconsin Well Woman Program
On Dec. 12, Wisconsin Well Woman Director Gale Johnson sent a letter to more than 1,000 providers announcing the Department of Health Services was terminating their contracts June 30 and rebuilding its network with "health systems and key organizations that reach large populations." (WHN, 2/28)
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Walker calls for continuing DSH payments, dental reimbursement pilot project
Gov. Scott Walker plans to provide disproportionate share hospital payments to providers that see a high number of Medicaid patients in his budget, according to a Wednesday statement. His office said they would maintain the program's current funding levels at $15 million in state funds a year. (WHN, 1/29)
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Republican legislators request Planned Parenthood audit
Thirty-two Republican lawmakers are calling for an audit of the billing practices of Wisconsin's Medicaid family planning services, including Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, according to a letter sent to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee. (WHN, 1/29
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Showing proof of insurance could complicate taxes for some
This tax season, the first requiring consumers to have health insurance or face penalties, could pose challenges for those who purchased their insurance on the federally facilitated exchange or those who didn't purchase insurance. (WHN, 1/28)
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90 percent of exchange enrollees utilizing subsidies
Ninety percent of the 177,157 Wisconsinites who have selected a plan on the state's federal health insurance exchange through Jan. 16 are using federal subsidies to help lower their premium, according to a report released Tuesday by the Department of Health and Human Services. (WHN, 1/28)
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Medical Society of Milwaukee County launches new brand and website
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy@medicalsocietymilwaukee.org or Office (414) 475-4750 Cell (262) 719-3919 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 26, 2015 Medical Society of Milwaukee County launches new brand and website MILWAUKEE, Wi –...
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Chris Hubbuch of the La Crosse Tribune reports: "As the VA launches an investigation into media reports of overmedication of patients at the Tomah VA, the director of the medical center says he wouldn't have done anything differently." (LA CROSSE TRIBUNE, 1/27)
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Madison Women's Health attains patient quality recognition
Contact Bill Dickmeyer Telephone 608.729.6344 Cell 608.212.5227 Email bdickmeyer@madisonwomenshealth.com Website www.MadisonWomensHealth.com Madison Women’s Health attains patient quality recognition First Wisconsin clinic...
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