MADISON – Department of Health Services Secretary, Dennis G. Smith, today launched a website that outlines initiatives designed to keep the state’s Medicaid program sustainable, fair and equitable. … [Read more...]
Bend the healthcare cost curve by focusing on neighborhoods
Dr. Brian D. Smedley Many state governors and legislatures want to trim Medicaid and other public programs in an effort to balance budgets. But cutting Medicaid to the bone won’t reduce the … [Read more...]
State receives $23.1 M Performance Bonus
Increased access to health care services for children through the BadgerCare Plus program qualified Wisconsin for a federal bonus of $23.1 million for this year, federal officials announced today. The … [Read more...]
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Long term care is key in ensuring Wisconsin’s economic growth
By Suzanne Navin, Seven Oaks Last week, Governor Doyle delivered his final State of the State address and President Obama delivered his first State of the Union. In both speeches, job creation was … [Read more...]
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State’s managed care changes could cost local economy hundreds of jobs
A decision by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to make changes to state health care programs in Southeast Wisconsin could adversely impact the local economy, affecting hundreds of … [Read more...]