Author: Sean Kirkby

Trump administration threatens veto of Baldwin resolution on short-term health plans

Oct 10, 2018 | ACA, Insurance, Top Stories |

President Donald Trump’s advisors recommended Tuesday that he veto a proposal from Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., that would invalidate a rule expanding short-term health plans if Congress approves it.

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Insurance CEOs divided on hospital expansions

Oct 10, 2018 | Hospitals, Insurance, Top Stories |

Health insurance CEOs were divided about the impact of a slew of healthcare building projects in southeast Wisconsin during a Tuesday Wisconsin Health News panel in Milwaukee.

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Free Health Insurance Marketplace assistance offered at Stoughton Hospital

Oct 9, 2018 | Press Releases |

Stoughton Hospital certified application counselors are available to provide free assistance to help patients and community members understand and sign up for health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The 2018...

Report: Uncompensated care rising

Oct 4, 2018 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

Uncompensated care is rising in Wisconsin, according to a recent report.

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Quintessa expands to Madison

Oct 4, 2018 | Top Stories |

Quintessa Aesthetic Center, a Wisconsin-based surgical and non-surgical cosmetic services provider, recently expanded to Madison.

Former Dean exec Kaufman named chief medical officer for Wisconsin Hospital Association

Oct 4, 2018 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

Former Dean Health System executive Dr. Mark Kaufman is joining the Wisconsin Hospital Association as chief medical officer.

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UW Health wins National Disability Exemplary Employer award

Oct 1, 2018 | Press Releases |

MADISON, Wis. – UW Health has been chosen as a recipient of the 2018 National Disability Exemplary Employer Award. It is awarded by the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and is given to employers who show a strong...

Resources and policy changes needed to address trauma caused by racism, panelists say

Sep 27, 2018 | Top Stories |

More resources and policy changes are needed to address the trauma caused by racism, according to a Wednesday night panel in Milwaukee.

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Milwaukee County Mental Health Board approves UHS contract

Sep 26, 2018 | Hospitals, Mental Health, Top Stories |

The Milwaukee County Mental Health Board approved a contract Wednesday with a Pennsylvania-based provider to take on inpatient services now offered at the Mental Health Complex.