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Ensign Group, Pennant Group expand long-term care presence in Wisconsin

by Sean Kirkby | Nov 5, 2024 | Long Term Care, Top Stories | 0 |

The Ensign Group, the California-based parent company of a group of organizations that invest in skilled nursing, senior living and healthcare services, expanded its long-term care presence in Wisconsin, effective Nov. 1.

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North Shore Healthcare changes name

by Sean Kirkby | Oct 2, 2024 | Long Term Care, Top Stories | 0 |

The largest skilled nursing and assisted living center provider in the state is changing its name.

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State needs 33,000 more long-term care beds by 2030, says report

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 30, 2024 | Long Term Care, Top Stories | 0 |

Wisconsin needs to add about 33,000 beds in nursing homes and assisted living facilities by 2030 to meet demand.

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Community Care to affiliate with Ohio Medicaid health plan

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 18, 2024 | Long Term Care, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0 |

Brookfield-based Community Care, one of the managed care organizations serving some of the state’s Medicaid long-term programs, is seeking to become an affiliate of CareSource, a Dayton, Ohio-based insurer that runs one of the largest Medicaid health plans in the country.

Medicaid Director Hanna talks long-term care, housing

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 16, 2024 | Long Term Care, Medicaid/Medicare, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

The Department of Health Services wants to expand a Medicaid program that manages both members’ healthcare and long-term care needs statewide, Medicaid Director Bill Hanna said during a Wisconsin Health News event this week in Madison.

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South-central Wisconsin Family Care members will have more options next year

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 8, 2024 | Long Term Care, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0 |

Members of Medicaid long-term care programs in south-central Wisconsin will soon have more options when choosing which organizations manage their care.

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Future of Medicaid long-term care fee schedule will be topic next budget, say GOP lawmakers

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 2, 2024 | Legislature, Long Term Care, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0 |

Legislators will consider the future of a fee schedule for some Medicaid long-term care services during the state’s next biennial budget process, the Republican co-chairs of the Joint Finance Committee said Thursday.

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Evers directs DHS to move forward on Medicaid long-term care fee schedule

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 1, 2024 | Long Term Care, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0 |

Gov. Tony Evers said Thursday he is directing the Department of Health Services to use $258 million in federal COVID-19 relief dollars to create a minimum fee schedule for some Medicaid long-term care services after legislators didn't advance the effort.

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New Jersey company will take on three SSM Health long-term care facilities

by Sean Kirkby | Jul 11, 2024 | Hospitals, Long Term Care, Nursing homes, Top Stories | 0 |

SSM Health plans to transition three of its long-term care centers in Wisconsin to Complete Care, a New Jersey-based company with nine nursing homes in Wisconsin.

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DHS seeks input on IRIS renewal

by Sean Kirkby | Jul 11, 2024 | Long Term Care, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0 |

The Department of Health Services is seeking input on how to improve a Medicaid long-term care program that allows participants to self-direct their care.

LeadingAge Wisconsin names Davidson CEO

by Sean Kirkby | Jul 8, 2024 | Long Term Care, People Watching, Top Stories | 0 |

Lisa Davidson will be the next CEO of LeadingAge Wisconsin. She starts her new role Aug. 5.

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Wisconsin groups tell feds their concerns about consolidation, private equity involvement in healthcare

by Sean Kirkby | Jun 27, 2024 | Hospitals, Insurance, Long Term Care, Top Stories | 0 |

Wisconsin groups raised concerns about consolidation and the growing influence of private equity funds in healthcare and long-term care during a recent request for information by a trio of federal agencies.

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