The voice of Wisconsin health plans
The Wisconsin Association of Health Plans is the industry voice of 17 Wisconsin health plans offering innovative solutions to groups, individuals and governments seeking more efficient and effective ways to deliver better health care. Directly, Association member health plans provide cost-effective health coverage to nearly 1.3 million individuals. Considering their affiliated companies, Association members are part of organizations serving more than 3 million Wisconsin residents.
CDC: Americans go to the doctor or hospital a lot
How many times do you go to the doctor's office or hospital each year? In 2006, Americans made more than 1 billion trips to the doctor's or to hospital outpatient or emergency departments--nearly four...
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Health Plans Pledge to Make Health Care Costs More Transparent
The 17 members of the Wisconsin Association of Health Plans are pledging to help their consumers make more informed health care dec...
FULL STORYWisconsin ranks 25th in U.S. in obesity
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Among the 50 states, Wisconsin is about average when it comes to watching its weight. A private report released this week says just over a quarter of Wisconsin residents are consider...
FULL STORYWisconsin health plans reduce variation in health care by, for example, adopting treatment protocols, conducting studies and working with providers on improving care. Nationally, variation in health care results in up to 81,000 deaths and $3.9 billion in avoidable health care costs.
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