Health Care
WI reserves judgement on Obamacare
A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) poll shows a patient electorate when it comes to problems with the Affordable Care Act rollout, growing support for a proposed Kenosha casino and overwhelming support for a state minimum wage increase.
DeVita discusses insurance exchanges, Common Ground’s progress at Milwaukee Press Club
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative CEO Bob DeVita was the focus of the Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon today at the Newsroom Pub.
Obamacare enrollment picks up in November
Numbers released today by the federal government show that 5,303 people have signed up for Obamacare in Wisconsin between the beginning of open enrollment on Oct. 1 and the end of November.
Wisconsin ranks 20th among all states in overall health
According to the 2013 edition of America’s Health Rankings, Wisconsin ranks 20th this year when compared with other states.
Small business owners invited to inquire about Common Ground
Small business owners, sole proprietors and nonprofit executives are invited to learn more about their options for health care insurance by attending the Milwaukee Press Club's next Newsmaker Luncheon, which will feature Bob DeVita, chief executive officer of the Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative.
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Greendale Medical Clinic joins Froedtert
Milwaukee-based Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin has announced the Greendale Medical Clinic will be joining its clinical practice group on December 1, 2013.
Sheets receives national award for child abuse prevention
Lynn K. Sheets, MD, medical director of the Child Protection Center at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and associate professor of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin, was selected by committees from the National Alliance of Children's Trust and Prevention Funds and the American Academy of Pediatrics as the 2013 recipient of the Ray E. Helfer, MD Award.
Rogers opens inpatient eating disorders program
Oconomowoc-based Rogers Memorial Hospital has announced the opening of a 13-bed inpatient eating disorders unit dedicated to children and adolescents.
Dean Health Plan expands into Waukesha County with ProHealth
Madison-based Dean Health Plan and Waukesha-based ProHealth Care have announced a new agreement that will expand Dean’s insurance network to include all ProHealth physicians, facilities and services.