Category: On The Record
New HSHS Wisconsin head weighs in on structure changes, health challenges
Andrew Bagnall is the head of the newly created HSHS Wisconsin Division, which aims to unite the leadership overseeing the Springfield, Ill.-headquartered system’s two hospitals in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls with its four in Oconto Falls, Sheboygan and Green Bay.
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Nygren talks prior authorization agreement, HOPE Agenda
This week, state lawmakers took action on a series of bills targeting the opioid epidemic. The Assembly approved six more bills that are part of the Heroin, Opioid Prevention and Education Agenda.
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Wisconsin health groups declare racism a public health crisis
In May 2018, the Wisconsin Public Health Association passed a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. As of mid-December, 40 groups throughout the state, including healthcare providers, local governments and insurance companies, signed on to the declaration.
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Engels talks new role as HRSA leader
Tom Engels, head of the Health Resources and Services Administration, sees a lot of similarities between the federal agency and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, where he was second in command until earlier this year.
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Nursing homes call for Medicaid rate increase, payment reform
Nursing homes laud policymakers for boosting their Medicaid rates in the state’s current budget. But providers say they need a greater increase, as well as payment reform, to address a gap between the cost of providing care and how much they're reimbursed.
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Redox positions itself to be ahead of curve on expected health data rule
Madison-based Redox is working to get ahead of the curve on data that electronic health record vendors are beginning to provide.
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