Gov. Evers released a dental access initiative this week that would include $43 million in funding in 2019-21 for various dental programs. The initiative would: Increase the rate for loan repayments to the dentists who serve in rural areas from $50,000 to $100,000. Allocate $39 million for increased reimbursement rates to dental providers if they […]
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Floor Report: Assembly Passes Pre-existing Conditions Legislation
January 25, 2019
In their first floor session of the year on Jan. 22, the Assembly passed a bill placing a state-level prohibition on pre-existing conditions exclusions, if the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is repealed or is otherwise unenforceable. The bill, amended by Assembly Substitute Amendment 1, would exempt short-term, grandfathered, and transitional plans from these prohibitions. At the […]
Legislature Passes Extraordinary Session Bills Affecting Health Care Industry
December 7, 2018
Earlier this week, the legislature held an extraordinary session. In addition to confirming over 50 appointees from Gov. Scott Walker, the legislature approved three bills, with the Senate failing to pass a piece of legislation related to preexisting conditions coverage. The Senate convened first, and the Assembly then convened early in the morning on Wednesday […]
Study Committee Update: Direct Primary Care Committee Discusses Employer Models, Physician Burnout, Legislation
September 13, 2018
The Study Committee on Direct Primary Care (DPC) met for the second time on Aug. 29. The committee heard from several presenters and engaged in discussion on what the future work from the committee might look like. First, Rep. Joe Sanfelippo (R-New Berlin) and Sen. Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) gave the committee an overview of the […]
Bill would require equal insurance coverage for oral chemotherapy in Wisconsin
October 9, 2013
Not all types of cancers are treated the same. That’s not only the case when it comes to treatment options but how insurance companies choose to cover those options. (more…)