Health
Walker’s Dreadful Dilemma on Health Care
Why is he so vague on Obamacare? Because its repeal could kill his reelection.
Jul 6th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyHospitals Group Pays for Capitol Clout
Wisconsin Hospital Association spends millions on lobbying, campaign donations.
Jul 6th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignHow Will Trumpcare Affect Wisconsin?
The bottom line: worse health and 1,000 additional deaths per year.
Jul 5th, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonMedicaid’s Future A Key Campaign Issue
Republicans want big cuts. Democrats don’t. Likely issue in 2018.
Jul 5th, 2017 by Steven WaltersMedicaid Helps the Middle Class
And it needs to be protected. Republican Congress could slash coverage.
Jul 2nd, 2017 by Nancy GapinskiThe Medicare Advantage
It has consumer choice, competition and lower costs. A better model than Medicaid.
Jun 30th, 2017 by John TorinusWill the Real Ron Johnson Stand Up?
His draconian stance on health care was obscured by lazy media coverage.
Jun 29th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyThe Problem of Pre-Existing Conditions
Assembly bill addresses issue. But how much coverage does it provide?
Jun 27th, 2017 by Jon PeacockBadgerCare Changes Will Hurt Workers
Most Medicaid recipients work, could lose health care under Walker proposal.
Jun 26th, 2017 by Laura Dresser and Elizabeth Lower-BaschAnthem Insurance Likes Republicans
Pulling out of Obamacare, giving almost $175,000 to GOP politicians.
Jun 23rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignChanges to Medicaid Leave Wisconsin Behind
American Health Care Act locks in Wisconsin’s lower federal funding
Jun 16th, 2017 by Sashi Gregory and Jon PeacockMedical College Gets Largest Gift Ever
$38 million donation establishes new collaborative network, creates new educational opportunities
Jun 12th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin