Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

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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ProHealth Care, UW Health expand partnership to include heart care

Jan 9, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

ProHealth Care and UW Health are expanding their clinical partnership to include heart and vascular care, the two health systems announced Tuesday.

Wisconsin Medical Society looks to sell its headquarters

Jan 9, 2019 | Top Stories |

The Wisconsin Medical Society is planning to sell its headquarters in Madison.

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ThedaCare and Neuroscience Group announce partnership agreement

Jan 9, 2019 | Press Releases |

Enhancing Access to Expert, Local Brain, Spine and Pain Care APPLETON, Wis. – With the vision of enhancing access to expert, local care for people living in Northeast and Central Wisconsin, ThedaCare welcomes Neuroscience Group...