Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Milwaukee Common Council members question legality of Barrett’s pick to head health department

Jan 30, 2018 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

A group of Milwaukee Common Council members questioned the legality of the employment status for Mayor Tom Barrett’s pick to lead the city’s health department Monday.

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Johnson talks priorities as new UW Population Health Institute leader

Jan 26, 2018 | On The Record, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Sheri Johnson, the new director for the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, wants to improve health equity in the state.

Craig to lead Senate insurance committee

Jan 26, 2018 | Legislature, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Sen. David Craig, R-Town of Vernon, is adding insurance to the jurisdiction of his financial services, Constitution and federalism committee, according to a Thursday statement.

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Committee votes against Barrett’s pick to head health department

Jan 26, 2018 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

A Milwaukee City Council committee voted against Mayor Tom Barrett’s pick to head the health department on a temporary basis before sending the nomination to the full council.

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Walker’s reinsurance program draws support from providers, insurers and scrutiny from advocates

Jan 25, 2018 | ACA, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to shore up the state’s individual market drew support from insurers and providers Wednesday but faced scrutiny from a progressive advocacy group.

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Baldwin, Johnson split on supporting Azar

Jan 25, 2018 | Federal Government, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Wisconsin’s two senators split on approving President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services Wednesday.

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Epic, Apple working together on app

Jan 25, 2018 | Health Tech, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Apple is working with Verona-based Epic to allow patients access to their electronic health records through the iPhone’s Health app, according to a Wednesday statement.

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Partnership leads to new clinic opening in Mosinee

Jan 25, 2018 | Press Releases |

(Mosinee, WI)- For residents of Mosinee and central Wisconsin, a unique partnership has created expanded healthcare services for the community. For several years, Ascension Medical Group has been providing on and near site...

Vos opens door to reinsurance program

Jan 24, 2018 | ACA, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, told reporters Tuesday that he’s “definitely open” to Gov. Scott Walker’s plans to establish a $200 million program aiming to stabilize premiums for Healthcare.gov plans.

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Senate approves bills targeting complex rehabilitation technology, biologics

Jan 24, 2018 | Legislature, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The Senate unanimously approved bills Tuesday creating a new Medicaid benefit for specialized technology for patients with significant special needs as well as allowing pharmacists to dispense substitutes for biologics.

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