Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

$24,000,000 WHEFA bond financing helps Black River Memorial Hospital, Inc. construct, renovate and refinance in Black River Falls

Feb 4, 2019 | Press Releases |

Another Successful Private Activity Bond Financing Bonds Placed with Associated Investments Inc. “We are fortunate to have a partner like WHEFA to provide us a path for issuing tax-exempt financing that helps keep the cost of...

Northern Wisconsin community health centers merge

Feb 4, 2019 | Top Stories |

Two community health centers in northern Wisconsin merged Friday.

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Advocate Aurora, Ascension say they’ll move forward on Racine projects regardless of Foxconn’s plans

Feb 4, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

Health systems say they’re moving forward on building projects in Racine County after reports last week that Foxconn was reconsidering aspects of its Wisconsin campus. The Taiwanese manufacturer confirmed its plans for an LCD screen plant Friday,

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Jacque looks to enshrine some ACA protections into state law

Feb 1, 2019 | Insurance, Legislature, Top Stories |

Last week, the Assembly passed a bill that would put federal protections guaranteeing access to health insurance for those with pre-existing conditions into state law.

DHS gets second temporary extension for SeniorCare

Feb 1, 2019 | Medicaid/Medicare, Prescription Drugs, Top Stories |

SeniorCare will keep on running through the end of March as state and federal officials work on hammering out a long-term extension, according to a statement.

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Report: Fatal opioid overdoses appear to be leveling in Milwaukee County

Jan 30, 2019 | Opioids, Top Stories |

Opioid-related overdose deaths appear to be leveling off in Milwaukee County, according to a recent report.

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EBSCO Health acquires HealthDecision

Jan 30, 2019 | Health Tech, Top Stories |

EBSCO Health, a Massachusetts-based company focused on clinical information tools has bought Madison-based HealthDecision.

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American Lung Association gives failing grades to Wisconsin tobacco policies

Jan 30, 2019 | Top Stories |

The American Lung Association gave failing grades Tuesday to some of Wisconsin's tobacco policies, although it lauded the state’s smoking restrictions.

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Direct primary care bill resurfaces

Jan 28, 2019 | Legislature, Top Stories |

Republican lawmakers have revived a proposal to define direct primary care in state law, but the new bill doesn’t include a Medicaid pilot program they’ve proposed in the past. Assembly […]

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