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Jeff Lagasse

By Jeff Lagasse | 04:59 pm | December 30, 2019
In all, roughly two in three Americans said their health was "excellent" or "very good," and about a quarter said it was "good."
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:46 pm | December 30, 2019
Gundersen and Marshfield will continue to partner on current initiatives, like the Wisconsin National Community Oncology Research Program.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:35 am | December 30, 2019
The goal of the initiative is to improve patient experience and access while reducing costs.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:08 pm | December 20, 2019
The polarizing effects of a disappointing patient experience are more dangerous to medical practices than other businesses.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:13 pm | December 20, 2019
Most consumers say providers' willingness to share price information prior to service is a critical factor in determining where to seek care.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:58 pm | December 19, 2019
Small and mid-sized companies were particularly affected by the tax since it was based on sales, not profits.
By Jeff Lagasse | 01:02 pm | December 19, 2019
In contrast, taxpayers would face additional costs if manufacturer rebates were directly applied to insurers' pharmacy prices.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:19 pm | December 18, 2019
Suboptimal diet costs about $300 per person, accounting for 18% of all heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes costs in the country.
By Jeff Lagasse | 01:02 pm | December 18, 2019
Yang's proposal eschews Medicare For All in favor of a plan that focuses more on lowering costs and expanding coverage.
By Jeff Lagasse | 09:50 am | December 18, 2019
When physicians bill out of network it means possible unexpected medical bills, undercutting the functioning of healthcare markets.