DHS 120.23(2)(c)(c) Where to learn about specific conditions, illnesses or injuries.
DHS 120.23(2)(d)(d) Other websites and related information sources that provide information on health care questions.
DHS 120.23(3)(3)Report dissemination. The department shall make available from the department’s website an electronic version of the consumer guide at no charge. The department shall distribute a paper, summary version of the consumer guide at no charge to the governor, the legislature and a board-approved list of individuals and agencies. The department shall make the paper, summary version of the consumer guide available for purchase by others.
DHS 120.23(4)(4)Suggested use of the consumer guide. Some suggestions for using the report are as follows:
DHS 120.23(4)(a)(a) Health care plan. If available to the department, the following types of data for individual health care plans shall be contained in the consumer guide and may supplement consumers’ age, health status, mobility and financial resources as important factors consumers should consider when selecting a health care plan:
DHS 120.23(4)(a)1.1. Health plan costs, such as premium per member.
DHS 120.23(4)(a)2.2. Affiliations of specific physicians, clinics or hospitals.
DHS 120.23(4)(a)3.3. Satisfaction of enrollees with access to providers.
DHS 120.23(4)(a)4.4. Satisfaction of enrollees with service locations.
DHS 120.23(4)(a)5.5. Measures of financial strength, such as profit margins and administrative versus medical costs.
DHS 120.23(4)(a)6.6. Clinical process and outcome measures, such as those required for accreditation by the national committee for quality assurance or participation in the Wisconsin medical assistance program.
DHS 120.23(4)(a)7.7. History and trend information on complaints and grievances.
DHS 120.23(4)(a)8.8. Consumer satisfaction core measures from the consumer assessment of health plans or other satisfaction surveys.
DHS 120.23(4)(a)9.9. Accreditation status.
DHS 120.23(4)(a)10.10. Years of operating experience.
DHS 120.23(4)(a)11.11. Location of plans, service area of plan by county.
DHS 120.23(4)(a)12.12. Health plan product lines.
DHS 120.23(4)(b)(b) Health care provider.
DHS 120.23(4)(b)1.1. If available to the department, the following information about a physician and a health care provider specified in s. DHS 120.15 (1) shall be contained in the consumer guide and may supplement other factors such as the consumer’s age, health status, mobility and financial resources as important factors consumers might consider when selecting a health care provider:
DHS 120.23(4)(b)1.a.a. Active status information.
DHS 120.23(4)(b)1.b.b. License or certification status, if applicable, including date of initial licensure or certification, credential suspensions or revocations.
DHS 120.23(4)(b)1.c.c. Medical education and training information.
DHS 120.23(4)(b)1.d.d. Specialty, board certification and recertification information.
DHS 120.23(4)(b)1.e.e. Practice information including name of practice, location, telephone number and hours spent at location.
DHS 120.23(4)(b)1.f.f. Whether the provider renders services to patients insured through medicare or medical assistance.
DHS 120.23(4)(b)1.g.g. Whether the provider accepts medicare assignment.
DHS 120.23(4)(b)1.h.h. The names and addresses of facilities at which the provider has been granted privileges, if applicable.
DHS 120.23(4)(b)1.i.i. Usual and customary charges for office visits, routine tests and diagnostic work-ups, preventive measures and frequently occurring procedures.
DHS 120.23(4)(b)1.j.j. Health plan affiliations, if applicable.