Health Care
Anthem Blue Cross and Aurora to launch new partnership
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Aurora Health Care will launch Blue Priority, a pilot project designed to provide a high-quality health care experience that improves outcomes and controls costs.
Region’s employers’ health care costs still rising
In 2011, self-funded member employers in the Business Health Care Group (BHCG) experienced a 6.2-percent increase in employee medical costs compared with 2010.
New ideas are needed to address physician shortage
Einstein argued that a problem will never be solved with the same mindset that created it. His thinking is sorely needed to address an emerging physician shortfall.
Milwaukee Regional Medical Center names new executive director
The Milwaukee Regional Medical Center has named Dr. Gene Gilchrist executive director. Gilchrist will succeed current director William Hatcher, who is retiring, beginning Sept. 4, according to a recent announcement from MRMC.
Connecture hires Allway
Brookfield-based Connecture Inc., a provider of Web-based information systems used to create health insurance marketplaces and exchanges, today announced Tim Allaway has been hired as vice president of client services.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to appear at state fair
The Wisconsin Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will greet visitors at the Wisconsin State Fair Monday, Aug. 6, with vampire teeth and a mission to raise awareness about blood cancer.
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Final Hours hospice program in need of volunteers
Horizon Home Care and Hospice, one of Wisconsin’s largest licensed hospice and home care providers, is recruiting volunteers for its Final Hours program.
Health care co-ops won’t be deterred
Statement from National Alliance of State Health CO-OPs (NASHCO) president John Morrison on Labor-HHS FY 2013 Appropriations Bill:
Connecture lands contract to develop Minnesota health exchange
Connecture Inc., a Waukesha-based provider of sales automation technology for the health insurance industry, today announced it will support the design and development of a statewide health insurance exchange in Minnesota.
Dean Health Plan to enter Green Bay market
Madison-based Dean Health Plan has signed an agreement with Prevea Health and St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay to offer health insurance through a managed care network in northeastern Wisconsin.
