Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Regulation, workforce, low Medicaid rates pose hurdles as nursing homes transform

Nov 13, 2019 | Long Term Care, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories |

Nursing homes in the state are looking at ways to transform how they do business amid low Medicaid reimbursement rates, panelists said at a Wisconsin Health News luncheon Tuesday.

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UnityPoint Health, Sanford Health drop proposed merger

Nov 13, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

Iowa-based UnityPoint Health, which owns Meriter hospital in Madison, and South Dakota-based Sanford Health have dropped their potential merger, according to a Tuesday statement.

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Assembly approves advance directive, mental health consultation bills

Nov 13, 2019 | Legislature, Top Stories |

The Assembly approved a plan Tuesday that would allow advanced practice providers working with doctors to make the determination that activates an advance directive or power of attorney.

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Wisconsin collects more than 30 tons of drugs during drug take back day

Nov 12, 2019 | Top Stories |

Wisconsin collected more than 30 tons of prescription drugs during a drug take back day last month, according to final numbers released by the Department of Justice last week.

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Seven more HOPE bills surface

Nov 12, 2019 | Legislature, Top Stories |

Legislators are asking their colleagues to sponsor seven more bills that are part of a years-long effort to fight the opioid epidemic.

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Baldwin announces increased funding for farmers’ mental health

Nov 12, 2019 | Top Stories |

Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., worked last month to amend a Senate appropriations bill to provide more federal funding for farmers' mental health resources.

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Cutting drug costs, pre-existing condition protections top healthcare priorities for Wisconsin voters

Nov 11, 2019 | Federal Government, Top Stories |

Healthcare is the second most important issue among Wisconsin voters, with majorities saying lowering prescription drug costs and maintaining protections for those with pre-existing conditions should be top priorities, according to a recent poll.

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CDC officials have “breakthrough” in vaping-related illness investigation

Nov 11, 2019 | Top Stories |

Federal health officials said Friday there's been a "breakthrough" in their research on the outbreak of vaping-related illnesses that's led to more than 2,000 hospitalizations across the country.

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Remaining Atrium facilities in receivership find new owner

Nov 11, 2019 | Long Term Care, Top Stories |

A new owner and operator has been identified for the remaining seven of 29 Atrium Health & Senior Living Care Centers that are in receivership, according to a statement released last week.

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