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DHS calls for Medicaid reforms

September 30, 2011 By

Major changes could soon be in store for Wisconsin’s medical assistance programs. The state Department of Health Services offered a long list of proposals Friday aimed at finding over $544 million in costs savings, many of which would alter the way programs such as BadgerCare operate.

Those changes could include more controls on reimbursement rates to providers, hiring auditors to monitor payments, and a medical home initiative that will help to better track the costs of coverage for certain at-risk groups. The proposal also includes a request for a federal waiver, which would allow the state to make major changes to eligibility requirements for BadgerCare programs. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Medicine, Politics & Government

Walker chief of staff resigns

September 30, 2011 By

A realignment in the administration of Governor Scott Walker. Walker chief of staff Keith Gilkes is leaving, in part to join the governor’s campaign for a possible recall election next year. Gilkes ran Walker’s campaign last year, led the new transition team and has served as chief of staff since January. Gilkes reportedly will return to his political consulting firm on October eighth. He said he would be the lead adviser to Walker’s campaign – but he’ll also do campaign work for other clients. Walker later announced that deputy chief of staff Eric Schutt would move up to the top spot with current policy director Ryan Murray becoming deputy chief of staff. Kimberly Liedl, Walker’s health care and education adviser, will become the new policy director. [Read more...]

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Wisconsin vs. Nebraska: The last time (AUDIO)

September 30, 2011 By

The last time the Wisconsin Badgers and Nebraska Cornhuskers met was back in 1974.  The Badgers prevailed 22-21 before 73,381 fans in Camp Randall Stadium.

Gregg Bohlig threw two touchdown passes for the Badgers on that day, including the 77-yard strike to Jeff Mack in the fourth quarter.  Wisconsin scored 14 fourth quarter points to pull out the win.

I had a chance to talk with Gregg Bohlig about that game in 1974.  Following is a portion of that interview.

AUDIO: Bill Scott chats with Gregg Bohlig 3:21

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7th ranked Badgers set for Nebraska

September 30, 2011 By

Wisconsin’s Barry Alvarez said tomorrow night’s Big Ten opener against the Nebraska Cornhuskers is the most anticipated game in Wisconsin football history.  You can’t go anywhere and not see, hear or read something about this game.

Nebraska is playing its first game as a member of the Big Ten Conference and Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson is getting ready to play his first Big Ten game. 

AUDIO: Russell Wilson says games like this is why he’s playing :11

The last time these two schools met was back in 1974.  Wisconsin won that year, knocking off the highly ranked Cornhuskers 22-21 at Camp Randall. [Read more...]

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Brewers await playoff opener

September 30, 2011 By

The Milwaukee Brewers work out today at Miller Park.  They’ll face the West Division Champion Arizona Diamondbacks in game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday afternoon (1:07pm) at Miller Park.

17-game winner Yovani Gallardo gets the game 1 start for the Brewers, while Arizona counters with 21-game winner Ian Kennedy.  Brewers manager Ron Roenicke hasn’t made a decision yet on who will pitch game 2 for the Brewers.

Milwaukee also plays host to game 2 on Sunday.  That first pitch time is 3:37pm, shortly after the 3:15pm start time for the Packers and the Denver Broncos.

The Brewers, under rookie manager Ron Roenicke, won a franchise record 96 games this season.

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