Wisconsin was one of the first states in the country to contract with insurance companies to manage care for Medicaid members, a practice now present in most of the country. While managed care models have increased budget predictability, are they living up to their promise of improved care quality and decreased costs? Also, how is […]

The decision by Hospital Sisters Health System and Prevea Health to exit western Wisconsin — which will result in two hospitals and 19 clinics shutting down — shook the region. Since the announcement, healthcare providers and elected officials have taken action. A virtual Wisconsin Health News panel on March 19 will take a deep dive into the impact of the closures and the work underway […]