All
Latest
Top News from WHN
Wisconsin caregivers spend more on caregiving
The growing financial strain of caregiving is hitting the pocketbooks of Wisconsinites and residents in their neighboring states harder than others.
Poll finds support for constitutional amendment enshrining abortion access
A majority of Wisconsinites support amending the state’s constitution to guarantee a right to access abortion, according to a Marquette Law School Poll released Wednesday.
HealthX Ventures supports New Jersey AI company
HealthX Ventures, a Madison-based venture capital firm, is supporting a New Jersey company that uses artificial intelligence to help people record, understand and share health information.
Jackson County reports measles cases
Jackson County is the latest Wisconsin county to see measles cases.
Blood testing for lead in kids ticks up
The number of kids receiving blood lead tests has increased, after declining during the COVID-19 pandemic and following a recommendation by the Department of Health Services that all kids get tested.
Commission signs off on Winnebago Mental Health Institute upgrades
The Wisconsin State Building Commission last week signed off on a $61.2 million improvement project at the Winnebago Mental Health Institute in Oshkosh.
HealthSpan Partners plans to buy Surgery Partners
HealthSpan Partners, an affiliate of Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health, will acquire Surgery Partners, a Tennessee-headquartered operator of surgical facilities, including locations in Wisconsin, for $5.7 billion.
Free Trial
UPCOMING WHN EVENTS
Nov. 10 – Hospital CEO Roundtable
November 10 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
On The Record
Wisconsin’s hospital market grows more concentrated, report finds
Wisconsin’s hospital market has become more concentrated in recent years, largely due to ownership changes, according to a report from a free-market think tank at the University of Wisconsin.
Videos
Press Releases
Latest
Press ReleasesWisconsin Community Health Plans Launch Statewide Education Campaign: “Your Health. Your Community. Your Plan.”
New effort highlights the strength, stability, and local impact of Wisconsin’s unique. community health plan market (MADISON, Wis.) — The Wisconsin Association of Health Plans (WAHP) today announced the launch of a new statewide...
Medicare/Medicaid
BadgerCare Plus enrollment rises
BadgerCare Plus enrollment ticked up in September, the first time this year that the program’s rolls grew.
To access this post, you must purchase Premium Subscription – Daily Email and Full Website Access.
Insurance
Workers’ compensation rates decline for 11th year
Wisconsin employers will see an average decrease in workers’ compensation insurance rates this year, the 11th straight year that premiums have fallen.
To access this post, you must purchase Premium Subscription – Daily Email and Full Website Access.
Health Reform
Grothman seeks to require further verification to access Healthcare.gov accounts
U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, has proposed legislation that he said would protect sensitive health information and reduce fraud in the Healthcare.gov marketplace. But, a healthcare consumer advocacy group said the plan doesn’t go far enough in targeting the main fraud issues with the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
Hospitals
Aspirus Health closes Woodruff hospice house
Aspirus Health is shutting down its eight-bed hospice house in Woodruff and transitioning its care to homes, long-term care facilities and community settings.
Legislative
Wisconsin’s governor candidates spar over abortion
Wisconsin’s gubernatorial candidates on Wednesday night sparred over what the other would do on abortion access if elected.
To access this post, you must purchase Premium Subscription – Daily Email and Full Website Access.
Health Tech
HealthX Ventures supports New Jersey AI company
HealthX Ventures, a Madison-based venture capital firm, is supporting a New Jersey company that uses artificial intelligence to help people record, understand and share health information.
More From Wisconsin Health News
Regional tech hubs collaborate
The consortium behind Wisconsin’s push to position itself as a biohealth and precision medicine center is sharing what it’s doing and learning with other federally designated regional tech hubs.
To access this post, you must purchase Premium Subscription – Daily Email and Full Website Access.
UW breaks ground on $62 million cyclotron expansion
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health broke ground Friday on a $62 million project that aims to boost medical imaging and targeted treatments.
To access this post, you must purchase Premium Subscription – Daily Email and Full Website Access.
Wisconsin measles cases top 300
Measles cases this year in Wisconsin have topped 300.
To access this post, you must purchase Premium Subscription – Daily Email and Full Website Access.
Dane County Board committee advances more funding for Journey Mental Health Center
A committee for the Dane County Board of Supervisors voted last week to provide Journey Mental Health Center an additional $70,000 through the county’s 2027 budget after the mental healthcare provider warned about its ability to contract with the county without additional support.
To access this post, you must purchase Premium Subscription – Daily Email and Full Website Access.