Health Care
Medical College pays $840,000 to settle alleged false claims
The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc. has paid the federal government $840,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act, according to an announcement made by United States Attorney James Santelle of the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
AIDS Resource Center merges with AIDS Network, expands pharmacy
The Milwaukee-based AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin will merge with the Madison-based AIDS Network on Feb. 1 in a move that leaders from both organizations say will preserve continuity of care for patients and clients.
170,000 Wisconsin residents enroll in Health Insurance Marketplace
According to a report released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 169,704 people in Wisconsin have selected plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace as of Jan. 9. That is up from 92,398 who enrolled by Dec. 15 for coverage beginning Jan. 1.
Anthem names Medicaid health plan president
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin has named Leon Lamoreaux the new president of its Medicaid health plan, effective Jan. 12. In this newly created position, Lamoreaux will be responsible for leading the Medicaid business, focusing on long-term growth opportunities for Anthem Medicaid in the state of Wisconsin.
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative elects members to board
Members of Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative (CGHC), eastern Wisconsin’s only nonprofit, member-governed health insurance company, has elected its new board of directors.
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New hires and promotions
Robert Topp, associate dean for research at Marquette University, was one of 18 health care professionals appointed to Performance Health Academy's 2015 Scientific Advisory Committee. The committee represents five countries and expertise in physical therapy, chiropractic, exercise science, athletic training and massage therapy. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Performance Health is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of branded rehabilitation and wellness products.
Helen Bader Foundation contributes more than $1 million to Alzheimer’s and aging programs
Before the turn of the year, the Helen Bader Foundation allocated more than $1 million to Wisconsin organizations that are taking bold steps in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and in the push to promote healthy aging.
Honeywell subsidiary changes name
Brookfield-based Honeywell HomMed announced Monday that it has changed its corporate name to Honeywell Life Care Solutions.
Quiet period ends for Connecture stock IPO
The 25-day quiet period on underwriter analyses that began with the Dec. 12 initial public offering of stock for Brookfield-based Connecture Inc. ended Tuesday.
