Author: Tim Stumm

Advocates are concerned that proposed changes to benefits for childless adults could create a new coverage gap. (WHN, 2/5)

Gov. Scott Walker's call for requiring individuals who apply for SeniorCare benefits to enroll in Medicare Part D if eligible drew ire from program supporters Wednesday. (WHN, 2/5)

A day after Gov. Scott Walker unveiled his budget, long-term care stakeholders were still poring over the details and waiting for more information. (WHN, 2/5)

Gov. Scott Walker proposed expanding Family Care statewide, charging childless adults premiums and modifying SeniorCare in his budget, released Tuesday. (WHN, 2/4)

The increasing cost of certain prescription drugs is causing providers and payers to work together and reevaluate their roles for providing care, according to a panel at a Wisconsin Health News event Tuesday. (WHN, 2/4)

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi has asked his corporation counsel to evaluate legal options if Gov. Scott Walker implements a proposal requiring drug tests for childless adults on Medicaid, as well as other people seeking public assistance. (WHN, 2/3)

A national taskforce of healthcare systems and payers have committed to putting 75 percent of their businesses in value-based arrangements by 2020. (WHN, 2/3)