Healthcare is poised to play a central role in the 2018 state and federal elections, and the results could reverberate across Wisconsin. Democrats are hoping a blue wave will put the brakes on President Trump’s dismantling of the Affordable Care Act, but if Republicans retain control of Congress, it may seal the law’s fate. Meanwhile, the […]
Join us for our annual insurance CEO Roundtable. Insurance leaders will discuss the most pressing issues facing their industry, including the fate of the Affordable Care Act, prescription drug prices, value-based payments and more. Panelists: Dustin Hinton, CEO, UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin Coreen Dicus-Johnson, CEO, Network Health Cathy Mahaffey, CEO, Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative REGISTER NOW […]
Membership-based direct primary care models are rising in popularity. What’s driving this growth and what does it mean for the rest of the healthcare system? A Wisconsin Health News Panel will take a deep dive into this emerging model, which was the focus of a recent legislative study committee and has spurred legislation. Panelists: Rep. […]
November’s election results are set to shake up healthcare in Wisconsin. But how far will Democrat Gov.-elect Tony Evers be able to go with a Republican Legislature? What are the chances for campaign promises like expanding Medicaid? And where are there areas for compromise? On Dec. 11, we’re assembling some of the state’s best political […]
Marijuana was among the big winners at the polls in November, with voters in counties across the state signaling their support for legalization. Backers also have a friend in Gov.-elect Tony Evers, who has said doctors should be able to use cannabis to treat patients. Meanwhile, CBD, a cannabis compound, has been heralded as a […]
Note: Our event with Medical College of Wisconsin CEO Dr. Raymond is still on, despite the snow. Medical College of Wisconsin CEO Dr. John Raymond wants to make Milwaukee one of the nation’s healthiest and safest cities. To do that, MCW is partnering with the Greater Milwaukee Foundation on an initiative aimed at addressing social […]
Major changes are looming for Wisconsin's Medicaid program. Gov. Tony Evers and Democrats are preparing a push to expand the program, a move long opposed by Republicans. Meanwhile, the Department of Health Services is working on the roll out of premiums and work requirements for BadgerCare recipients. What's next for Medicaid? Wisconsin Health News is […]
Andrea Palm, Gov. Tony Evers’ pick to head the Department of Health Services, is crisscrossing the state this spring in support of the health proposals in the governor’s first budget. Chief among those priorities is expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, a concept that has so far faced stiff opposition from top Republicans who […]
Where people live influences their health. And more and more healthcare organizations and others in Milwaukee are targeting efforts and resources toward improving access to affordable and safe housing.
With a June 30 fiscal year deadline fast approaching, lawmakers in Madison are racing to pass the state's next two-year spending plan. What will be in the version passed by the Legislature and what will it mean for healthcare? What are the next steps? Also, what are the Republican-led Assembly's other health priorities? Learn more […]
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