Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Rural EMS faces ‘crisis’

Dec 3, 2021 | On The Record, Top Stories |

Rural emergency medical services, which largely rely on volunteers, are facing staffing challenges, and a report released last month warned that could soon impact public safety.

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Prevea Health CEO says health systems are ‘overwhelmed’

Dec 3, 2021 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories |

Wisconsin health systems are “overwhelmed” as they grapple with a COVID-19 surge fueled by the contagious delta variant, Prevea Health CEO Dr. Ashok Rai said Thursday.

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Nordic acquires Cerner consultants

Dec 3, 2021 | Health Tech, Top Stories |

Madison-based Nordic Consulting has acquired S&P Consultants, a healthcare information technology consultancy based in Massachusetts with a focus on Cerner software, per a Thursday statement.

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Froedtert buys Sensia Wellness

Dec 3, 2021 | Health Tech, Top Stories |

Froedtert Health has acquired Sensia Wellness, a provider of occupational health, wellness and primary care services, per a Thursday statement.

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State sees second day in row of 4,000-plus new COVID-19 cases

Dec 2, 2021 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories |

The Department of Health Services reported 4,534 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, the second day in a row with more than 4,000 new cases, per state data updated Wednesday.

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Medicaid Director Jones to step down

Dec 2, 2021 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories |

Medicaid Director Jim Jones will step down this month, after serving in the position for almost three years, a Department of Health Services official said at a meeting Wednesday.

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Flu activity increases at universities

Dec 2, 2021 | Top Stories |

The Department of Health Services warned Wednesday that there’s been increased influenza activity and outbreaks among college and university students in the Midwest, including Wisconsin.

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HIV cases, rate continues decline

Dec 2, 2021 | Top Stories |

The number and rate of new HIV diagnoses in Wisconsin continued to decline in Wisconsin last year, although it’s unclear whether the trends are a “true decrease” in new diagnoses and care outcomes, according to a recent report.

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WHA: Hospitals contributed $1.9 billion in community benefits in fiscal year 2020

Nov 30, 2021 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

Wisconsin hospitals contributed $1.9 billion in community benefits and charity care during fiscal year 2020, according to a report released Tuesday by the Wisconsin Hospital Association.

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