Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Panelists discuss CBD’s health benefits, legality

Jan 11, 2019 | On The Record, Top Stories |

Panelists discussed the future and current legal status of cannabidiol, also known as CBD, at a Wisconsin Health News event Tuesday that also focused on the future of medical marijuana in the state.

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Assembly Republicans want to work with Evers on pre-existing condition protections, SeniorCare

Jan 11, 2019 | Insurance, Top Stories |

Assembly Republicans sent a letter Thursday to Gov. Tony Evers saying they’d like to work with him on insurance protections for people with pre-existing conditions and adding benefits to SeniorCare, among other areas.

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Advocacy groups file lawsuit over new healthcare oversight laws

Jan 11, 2019 | Legislature, Top Stories |

Disability Rights Wisconsin and others sued Thursday to invalidate state law enacted last month giving the Legislature more say over Medicaid.

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Hospitals question usefulness of new CMS transparency rule

Jan 10, 2019 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories |

A new federal requirement that hospitals post their charges online won’t help consumers, according to the state’s hospital association.

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Ascension Wisconsin plans to open micro-hospitals

Jan 10, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

Ascension Wisconsin has partnered with a Texas-based healthcare company to build and operate several micro-hospitals, according to a Wednesday statement.

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Evers plans to change state’s “stance” on ACA lawsuit

Jan 10, 2019 | ACA, Top Stories |

Gov. Tony Evers said Wednesday he’ll ask Attorney General Josh Kaul this week to change the state's "stance" on a lawsuit seeking to invalidate the Affordable Care Act.

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Wisconsin Active Together recognizes communities for promoting active lifestyles

Jan 10, 2019 | Top Stories |

Wisconsin Active Together, an award program for communities that promote active lifestyles, recognized fourteen communities across the state Thursday.

Testin expresses openness to discussing medical marijuana legalization

Jan 9, 2019 | Legislature, Top Stories |

The head of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services said Tuesday state lawmakers should discuss medical marijuana in Wisconsin, although he predicted it wouldn't be legal in the state for years.

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Evers directs DHS to develop Medicaid expansion plan

Jan 9, 2019 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories |

Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order Tuesday directing the state’s health department to develop a plan to expand Medicaid eligibility in Wisconsin.

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