Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Aurora to pay $12 million settlement

Dec 12, 2018 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

Aurora Health Care has agreed to pay $12 million to settle allegations it violated federal law, according to a Tuesday statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

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Walker considering partial vetoes as he reviews healthcare oversight bills

Dec 12, 2018 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories |

Gov. Scott Walker is considering vetoing parts of bills approved by the Republican-led Legislature last week that increase its oversight on healthcare as Democrat Gov.-elect Tony Evers prepares to take office.

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New Assembly committees focus on Medicaid, substance abuse

Dec 12, 2018 | Legislature, Top Stories |

New legislative committees next year will focus on Medicaid and substance abuse, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, announced Tuesday.

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Baldwin questions Pfizer on price increases

Dec 12, 2018 | Prescription Drugs, Top Stories |

Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., continues to question one of the world’s largest drug companies on its plans to change drug prices.

More healthcare groups call on Walker to veto Medicaid oversight bill

Dec 10, 2018 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories |

More healthcare groups are calling on Gov. Scott Walker to veto a proposal giving the Republican-led Legislature more oversight on Medicaid programs before Democrat Gov.-elect Tony Evers takes office.

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SeniorCare gets temporary extension as CMS evaluates waiver

Dec 10, 2018 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories |

Wisconsin's prescription drug program for seniors has been temporarily extended through the end of next month as the state continues negotiations with the federal government to renew it.

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Evers names economic development, public safety advisory councils

Dec 10, 2018 | Top Stories |

Gov.-elect Tony Evers has announced two advisory councils that will provide feedback on economic development as well as public safety and criminal justice policy.

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UW Health reports more Legionnaires’ disease cases

Dec 10, 2018 | Top Stories |

There have been 11 reported cases from an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease at University Hospital in Madison as of Friday.

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Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Policy Advisory Council

Dec 10, 2018 | Press Releases |

MADISON – Today, Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes announced their Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Policy Advisory Council, bringing together people from all sides of the criminal...

Gov-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes announce Next Generation Workforce and Economic Development Policy Advisory

Dec 9, 2018 | Press Releases |

MADISON – Today, Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes announced their Next Generation Workforce and Economic Development Policy Advisory Council bringing experienced economic development...