Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Report: Wisconsin gets C for overall health

Apr 8, 2022 | Top Stories |

Wisconsin received a C for overall health, based on measures of length and quality of life, in a recent report card from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

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Medicaid Advisory Committee weighs in on postpartum extension

Apr 7, 2022 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories |

Members of a state advisory committee support a plan that would extend Medicaid postpartum coverage for an additional month, but would like to see more work around the issue.

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Wisconsin set to receive $181.9 million for reinsurance program

Apr 7, 2022 | Insurance, Top Stories |

Wisconsin will receive an estimated $181.9 million in federal dollars this year for its program that lowers health insurance premiums in the individual market.

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School districts get $15 million for student mental health

Apr 7, 2022 | Mental Health, Top Stories |

More money is heading to nearly every Wisconsin school district for supporting students’ mental health.

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More counties see high COVID-19 activity

Apr 7, 2022 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories |

There’s been a slight uptick in counties with high COVID-19 activity levels, according to state data released Wednesday.

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Uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations, average daily cases

Apr 6, 2022 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories |

There was a slight uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations Tuesday, and the average for confirmed daily cases continued to grow.

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Gallagher, Pocan team up on medical supply chain bill

Apr 6, 2022 | Federal Government, Prescription Drugs, Top Stories |

U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Green Bay, and Mark Pocan, D-Black Earth, have teamed up on a plan to give the federal government more power to analyze the sourcing of medical products and bring them to market faster if shortages exist.

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Froedtert & MCW health network eye healthcare facility in Sheboygan

Apr 6, 2022 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network is eyeing a new healthcare facility, including a potential community hospital, medical office building and ambulatory surgical center, in Sheboygan.

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DHS submits initial plan for opioid settlement funds

Apr 5, 2022 | Opioids, Top Stories |

The Department of Health Services plans to use opioid settlement funds for myriad ways of fighting the drug epidemic, including enhancing an alert system, supporting new treatment providers and piloting family support centers.

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Advocate Aurora’s consumer arm adds another company

Apr 5, 2022 | Health Tech, Top Stories |

Advocate Aurora Health’s consumer health arm has purchased a provider of remote patient monitoring and emergency response systems, its fourth investment since its launch last year.

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Author: Sean Kirkby

Report: Wisconsin gets C for overall health

Medicaid Advisory Committee weighs in on postpartum extension

Wisconsin set to receive $181.9 million for reinsurance program

School districts get $15 million for student mental health

More counties see high COVID-19 activity

Uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations, average daily cases

Gallagher, Pocan team up on medical supply chain bill

Froedtert & MCW health network eye healthcare facility in Sheboygan

DHS submits initial plan for opioid settlement funds

Advocate Aurora’s consumer arm adds another company

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