WPS Health Solutions: La Sage appointed to Navy and Marine Corps Retiree Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
DeAnne Boegli
Vice President of Communications
608-512-5754
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

La Sage appointed to Navy and Marine Corps Retiree Council

MADISON, Wis.—Dec. 21, 2022—Tim La Sage, WPS Health Solutions Military Affairs Manager, was appointed to the Navy and Marine Corps Retiree Council for 2023. He is among 21 new appointees for the Navy’s council; 11 officers and 10 enlisted. All appointees are retired servicemembers from either the Navy or the Marine Corps. The council reports to the Secretary of the Navy and holds quarterly meetings.

“Tim’s experience transitioning from an active-duty Marine Corps career to WPS employee will be incredibly valuable to the Department of the Navy,” said Rob Palmer, Senior Vice President of Government Relations for WPS. “Additionally, the perspective he gains from serving on the Navy and Marine Corps Retiree Council will help WPS better serve veterans and military retirees through our government contracts, as well as our efforts to recruit and retain military veterans into our workforce.”

The Retiree Council was established to consider issues of significant importance to retired military personnel and their families. This council facilitates communication between the Departments of the Navy and Marine Corps and military retirees, reviews the effectiveness of current programs, and makes recommendations regarding privileges, benefits, assistance, and other matters. La Sage will serve on at least one subcommittee.

“I retired in October of 2015,” La Sage said. “When talking about my military career, I express that the scariest thing I did was get out. Retirees no longer have a unit and chain of command to assist them.” He adds that he looks forward to serving on this important committee to help veterans make a smooth transition to civilian life.

About WPS Health Solutions^®

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions), founded in 1946, is a nationally regarded benefits administrator for a variety of U.S. government programs and a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. WPS Health Solutions serves active-duty and retired military personnel, seniors, individuals, and families in Wisconsin, across the U.S., and around the world. WPS Health Solutions, headquartered in Madison, Wis., has more than 2,700 employees. Within the enterprise, there are three divisions: WPS Government Health Administrators, WPS Military and Veterans Health, and WPS Health Insurance/WPS Health Plan/EPIC Specialty Benefits. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

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Old National Reports 24% EPS Growth from 2Q22, 11% on an Adjusted Basis, Driven by Robust Commercial Loan Growth and Net Interest Margin Expansion

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One City Schools Named a Quarterfinalist for $1 Million Yass Prize

Awarded to Organizations Focused on Transforming Education

We are very excited to share that today One City Schools was named a quarterfinalist for the $1 million Yass Prize for Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless Education (STOP).

The award highlights education providers that strive to offer education that is Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless (STOP). In conjunction with the $1 million Yass Prize, the STOP Awards initiative will distribute over $10 million to honor the remaining education innovators, providers, and entrepreneurs through the course of the competition.

Today’s announcement took place at the Forbes Under 30 Summit in Detroit, Michigan, and was broadcast live on Twitter. As a quarterfinalist, One City will receive a $100,000 grant investment to support the advancement of innovations we are implementing in our public charter schools. Semi-finalists will be announced in New York City on October 13, 2022.

To review the national press release about The Yass Prize, click here.

To learn more about The Yass Prize, click here.

For more information, please contact Gail Wiseman, One City’s VP of External Relations, at gwiseman@onecityschools.org or (608) 531-2128.

NCG Hospitality/Food Fight: The Trade Hotel Milwaukee in Deer District Announces Restaurant Concept, Hoists 4,500-lb. Pizza Oven to 9th Floor

MILWAUKEE (September 27, 2022) — NCG Hospitality, a leader in real estate development, and hospitality management, announced yesterday the restaurant partner and concept for the ninth-floor restaurant located atop The Trade Hotel. Joined together with Food Fight Restaurant Group and leaders of the Milwaukee Bucks and Deer District, NCG Hospitality hoisted a 4,500 lb. stone hearth pizza oven to celebrate.

Il Cervo (/il ˈt͡ʃɛr.vo/ pronounced, “il chair-vo”), which means “the deer” in Italian, will serve classic and original interpretations of traditional Italian food and drinks. Among the fare they plan to bring to the menu, patrons will find options like dry-aged steak served Florentine style, butter-poached lobster, grilled whole fish, hand-rolled pasta, fresh-made ricotta and mozzarella and, of course, hand-stretched sourdough pizza that will be fired over a four-inch-thick stone hearth.

“With The Trade Hotel, our focus is to add to the fabric of downtown Milwaukee, all while celebrating the rich history of tradespeople who built this city,” said Andy Inman, Chief Development Officer of NCG Hospitality. “We celebrate how things are made — including food and craft beverage options.”

Whether it’s before a Bucks game or concert at Fiserv Forum, or during a five-course dining experience, patrons can enjoy a robust, Italian-focused craft cocktail and wine selection, in addition to a draft list that will highlight the rich brewing tradition of Milwaukee.

“Our trade is cooking, and every dish we serve at Il Cervo will be made with skill and care,” said Caitlin Suemnicht, CEO of Food Fight Restaurant Group. “Branching out to Milwaukee was an easy decision for us with NCG Hospitality as our partner. Both of our companies share a passion for hospitality, and for providing exceptional experiences to our guests, employees and the greater community.”

The restaurant, operated by Madison-based Food Fight Restaurant Group, will open on the ninth floor of The Trade Hotel in Spring 2023. Hotel guests, sports and entertainment fans from Fiserv Forum, and Milwaukee residents alike, will be welcome to enjoy the food and beverage options the restaurant offers while taking in the elevated views of Deer District and the Milwaukee skyline. Il Cervo will feature an open kitchen with a vibrant bar, dining room, lounge, outdoor terrace and a private indoor/outdoor patio all designed to offer guests a modern upscale experience with touches of old-world Italy.

“We join NCG Hospitality and Food Fight Restaurant Group in shared excitement of this announcement. The Trade Hotel and Il Cervo build on the promise of making Deer District the premiere location to live, work and play,” said Michael Belot, Senior Vice President-Bucks Ventures and Development.

To learn more about The Trade Hotel, visit www.thetradehotel.com.

Images from the event can be found here: Link to Folder. Credit to Kevin Harnack & Findorff.

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About The Trade Hotel  

Inspired by the city’s pioneering past and a local culture that is forever moving forward, The Trade an Autograph Collection Hotel pays homage to the hardworking history and modern spirit of today’s Milwaukee. As the official hotel of Deer District, it is located in the bustling heart of downtown, adjacent to Fiserv Forum. Situated courtside in Cream City’s dynamic hub of sports, culture, and entertainment, the hotel offers 205 luxurious rooms and suites plus destination dining with a rooftop restaurant and lounge boasting stunning city views. Highlights include a 2-story VIP suite with private access and over 9,000 square feet of sophisticated indoor/outdoor meeting and event spaces for groups up to 300. Merging modern convenience with timeless luxe, it is an experience unlike anything else in the city. The Trade. Where craft meets commerce.

About NCG Hospitality      

NCG Hospitality is a leader in the ownership, development, and operation of premier hospitality properties. Established in 1981 by Founder and Chairman David Lenz, NCG Hospitality is a family-owned business with over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry. We own and operate more than 25 properties across multiple states and national brands. We leverage our unparalleled expertise to provide hotel management services, hotel development expertise, and real estate-focused services to property owners and investors throughout the U.S. ncghospitality.com.

About Autograph Collection Hotels 

A member of Marriott’s industry-leading portfolio, the Autograph Collection debuted in 2010 and includes nearly 200 independently branded hotels and resorts that reflect the distinct attributes of their market. Each is unique in terms of product offering and target customers. The Autograph Collection is a remarkable group of upper upscale and luxury independent hotels with iconic properties located in gateway and emerging cities in preferred destinations around the world. Each is exceptional, one-of-a-kind and has its own distinct perspective. The result is an array of properties that is nothing less than unique and nothing short of collectively exceptional Autograph Hotels are proud to participate in the industry’s award-winning loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy®. To learn more about Autograph Collection Hotels, visit autograph-hotels.marriott.com/. Follow Autograph on Instagram. Watch Autograph on YouTube. Engage #ExactlyLikeNothingElse.

About Food Fight Restaurant Group

Food Fight Restaurant Group oversees an ever-growing family of nearly 20 eclectic, locally-owned restaurants in Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 1994 from Monty’s Blue Plate Diner, our restaurants span the gamut of burgers and burritos to upscale Italian and steak—with attention to detail and craft, authenticity and cohesiveness in every concept. Many locations lie in the heart of downtown Madison, with newer projects reaching to the Northwoods and Milwaukee. Each restaurant operates uniquely, sourcing and staffing independently, while sharing resources of accounting, marketing, and executive leadership. Through a variety of sponsorships and charity events, we prioritize our local community and economy. At Food Fight, we welcome all guests with attentive service and outstanding, delicious dining experiences across Wisconsin. foodfightinc.com

About Deer District 

Deer District is Milwaukee’s newest neighborhood and is redefining the city’s downtown. Anchored by the world-class Fiserv Forum, a preeminent sports and entertainment venue and home to the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, the 30-acre Deer District is Milwaukee’s premier location for people to live, work and play, and is a hub for the city’s vibrant future. A year-round destination, Deer District features a myriad of dining and entertainment options in addition to Fiserv Forum including The MECCA Sports Bar & Grill, The Cluckery, The Beer Garden, Good City Brewing, Punch Bowl Social, Drink Wisconsinbly, Fat Tuesday and Insomnia Cookies. Deer District also features a large plaza which serves as an ideal setting to enjoy live music, festivals, outdoor movies, fitness classes and other events. Additionally, Deer District includes GATHER at Deer District, the Bucks’ state-of-the-art training center, the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center, and the 550 Ultra Lofts apartment building, which are both located directly across from Fiserv Forum. Future developments for Deer District include The Trade Milwaukee, a 200-plus room Marriott Autograph Collection hotel, two FPC Live operated music venues, additional high-end apartments, and further commercial, office space, real estate and entertainment opportunities. For more information on Deer District, visit DeerDistrict.com.

Contact (NCG Hospitality/The Trade Hotel):
Jake Leskovar
jleskovar@evokebrands.com
(608) 556-7470

Contact (Food Fight Restaurant Group):
Jordan Bright
jbright@foodfightinc.com
(651) 331-9009

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin Ranks in the Top 10% Among the Nation’s Best Health Plans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                               

September 16, 2022
Contact: Katelyn McLaughlin
Marketing and Communications Manager
608-251-4156 Ext. 4453
kmclaughlin@ghcscw.com

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin Ranks in the Top 10% Among the Nation’s Best Health Plans
In annual ratings, GHC-SCW receives 4.5 out of 5 rating from National Committee for Quality Assurance.

MADISON, WISCONSIN, September 16, 2022 – Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) announces it has achieved a 4.5 out of 5 rating according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA) Private Commercial Health Insurance Plan Ratings for 2022.

Of 536 health plans nationally reporting partial or full data to NCQA, only 36 plans received a 4.5 rating, putting GHC-SCW in the top 10% of plans nationally. No other plans in Wisconsin ranked higher.

“We’ve made it our mission to continually innovate and improve for our members,” said Dr. Mark Huth, GHC-SCW Chief Executive Officer. “We’ve earned an ‘excellent’ accreditation status for 27 years from NCQA and regard the ratings as a kind of ‘People’s Choice Award,’ because they represent direct feedback from our members about their experiences at GHC. And that’s why all 800+ of us get out of bed in the morning – to provide superb care to our members.”

NCQA ratings compare the quality and services of health plans in the United States and provides information on their website to help consumers, employers and others make better informed health care choices.

The ratings aggregate three major performance categories:

• Patient Experience: What patients say about their health plans in satisfaction surveys, including about claims processing and customer service.
• Prevention: Checkups, tests and other care that keeps people-especially children-healthy.
• Treatment: How consistently a plan provides scientifically recommended care for common, costly conditions such as diabetes, depression, and heart disease.

GHC’s unique money-back guarantee – ensuring a positive experience in our clinics – set a new standard for primary care delivery, and one that fuels constant innovation and service upgrades. 

“The guarantee was one way for us to affirm our commitment to exceptional care, but also to put the verdict in the hands of our members,” Huth said. “If we fail you, you won’t pay for that experience. And in the four years since implementing the guarantee, we haven’t failed very often.”

NCQA’s complete rating summary can be found here.

About NCQA

National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations and recognizes clinicians in key clinical areas. NCQA’s HEDIS® is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. NCQA’s Web site (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make more informed health care choices.

About GHC-SCW

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) is Wisconsin’s first and Dane County’s only member-owned, non-profit health care cooperative. With the largest primary care network in Dane County, the Cooperative has more than 83,000 members and serves the greater Dane County area and the South Central Wisconsin region with insurance and clinical services. GHC-SCW is the first health plan in Wisconsin to offer patients a money-back guarantee if they are not satisfied with their experience at a GHC-SCW clinic. GHC-SCW is perennially a national leader for quality. In 2022, GHC-SCW achieved a rating of 4.5 out of 5 among commercial plans; no other health plan in Wisconsin scored higher, according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). To learn more about GHC-SCW, visit ghcscw.com. 

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