Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Outgoing Bellin Health CEO George Kerwin reflects on healthcare transformation

Aug 31, 2018 | Hospitals, On The Record, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Forty-seven years ago, George Kerwin started at Bellin Hospital as its director of housekeeping and admissions.

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Baldwin bill would ensure health plans cover procedures for patients with birth defects

Aug 31, 2018 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

A bipartisan bill proposed by Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., aims to ensure coverage of procedures that patients with birth defects or anomalies may need.

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Pence predicts return to repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act

Aug 31, 2018 | ACA, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday that Republican lawmakers will likely continue to take up repealing and replacing parts of the Affordable Care Act.

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Darling wants expansion of drug courts

Aug 30, 2018 | Legislature, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The co-chair of the Legislature’s budget-writing committee wants the state to put more funding toward drug courts.

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Committee members, lawmakers clash on direct primary care legislation

Aug 30, 2018 | Legislature, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Members of a legislative study committee on direct primary care clashed with each other and lawmakers over potential legislation during a Wednesday meeting.

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Report: 27 percent of non-elderly adults in Milwaukee area have a pre-existing condition

Aug 30, 2018 | ACA, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

About 27 percent of non-elderly adults living in the Milwaukee area have a pre-existing condition, according to estimates released by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

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Aspirus, local coalition announced $40 million Wausau development

Aug 30, 2018 | Press Releases |

Collaboration will create multigenerational health and wellness campus WAUSAU, Wis. – Community leaders and philanthropists today announced plans for a $40 million health and wellness campus to be developed in downtown Wausau....

Division of Public Health receives national accreditation

Aug 30, 2018 | Press Releases |

Designation indicates an ongoing commitment to high quality service and performance The Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Public Health is now nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board...

Representative John Nygren receives WISCA “Legislator of the Year” award

Aug 30, 2018 | Press Releases |

Representative Nygren recognized for his efforts to help improve healthcare delivery in Wisconsin Marinette – Today, the Association of Wisconsin Surgery Centers (WISCA) presented State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette)...

Froedtert Hospital earns Consumer Loyalty Award from NRC Health

Aug 30, 2018 | Press Releases |

Milwaukee, WI (August 30, 2018) – Froedtert Hospital is the only Milwaukee hospital and one of just three in Wisconsin to earn a 2017/2018 Consumer Loyalty Award from National Research Corporation (NRC) Health. The award...