Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

HPS/PayMedix raises $25 million in latest funding round

Jan 26, 2023 | Health Tech, Top Stories |

Milwaukee-based Health Payment Systems/PayMedix said Wednesday it's raised $25 million in new funding.

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9,000 more Wisconsinites sign up for Healthcare.gov coverage compared to last open enrollment period

Jan 26, 2023 | ACA, Top Stories |

About 9,000 more Wisconsinites signed up for Healthcare.gov coverage during the most recent open enrollment period compared to the previous one, according to federal data released Wednesday.

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State’s rural hospitals fare better than those elsewhere, but still face challenges

Jan 26, 2023 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

While a recent report places Wisconsin among the states with the lowest percentages of rural hospitals at risk of closure, rural healthcare still faces challenges, say leaders at state hospital associations.

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Baldwin proposes making enhanced ACA subsidies permanent

Jan 25, 2023 | ACA, Top Stories |

Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis, wants to make enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies permanent.

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Evers to prioritize mental health in coming budget

Jan 25, 2023 | Legislature, Mental Health, Top Stories |

Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday that he is proposing $500 million to improve access to mental health services in his 2023-25 budget.

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HHS report anticipates ‘major savings’ from cap on insulin costs for Wisconsinites with Medicare

Jan 25, 2023 | Prescription Drugs, Top Stories |

The Department of Health and Human Services anticipates “major savings” for Medicare recipients in Wisconsin due to a new $35 monthly insulin cap.

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Democratic lawmakers bring back advisory referendum on abortion

Jan 24, 2023 | Top Stories |

Democratic lawmakers brought back a plan Monday that calls for a statewide, non-binding advisory referendum on whether lawmakers should repeal Wisconsin's criminal abortion ban.

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Wisconsin Partnership Program awards $450,000 through new investigator program

Jan 24, 2023 | Top Stories |

The Wisconsin Partnership Program, the endowment at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, has awarded $450,000 to support research pursued by early career faculty.

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Medical Examining Board wants to clarify osteopathic membership

Jan 24, 2023 | Top Stories |

The Medical Examining Board is seeking to clarify state law addressing osteopathic membership on their board.

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Becerra calls Wisconsin, Minnesota ‘tale of two cities’ when it comes to abortion

Jan 23, 2023 | Abortion, Top Stories |

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said Friday he doesn’t think the Supreme Court decision overturning a constitutional right to abortion will stand.

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Author: Sean Kirkby

HPS/PayMedix raises $25 million in latest funding round

9,000 more Wisconsinites sign up for Healthcare.gov coverage compared to last open enrollment period

State’s rural hospitals fare better than those elsewhere, but still face challenges

Baldwin proposes making enhanced ACA subsidies permanent

Evers to prioritize mental health in coming budget

HHS report anticipates ‘major savings’ from cap on insulin costs for Wisconsinites with Medicare

Democratic lawmakers bring back advisory referendum on abortion

Wisconsin Partnership Program awards $450,000 through new investigator program

Medical Examining Board wants to clarify osteopathic membership

Becerra calls Wisconsin, Minnesota ‘tale of two cities’ when it comes to abortion

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