Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

More than 450 physicians, medical students participate in Doctor Day 2018 at State Capitol

Jan 31, 2018 | Press Releases |

Doctor Day 2018 brought more than 450 physicians and medical students from across the state to Madison to meet with legislators and their staffs today. Key issues included a proposed Worker’s Compensation fee schedule, a bill...

The Ride funds $352,000 in cancer research at Carbone Cancer Center

Jan 30, 2018 | Press Releases |

Grants awarded during Saturday’s Badger hockey game MADISON, Wis. – Research efforts at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center received a $352,000 boost this weekend when The Ride announced the winners of 14...

Enrollment in BadgerCarePlus increases for first time in eight months

Jan 30, 2018 | DHS, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Enrollment in BadgerCare Plus went up in December, the first time since March.

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Report: State transitioned 535 people from institutions to community settings

Jan 30, 2018 | DHS, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Programs at the Department of Health Services helped relocate and divert 535 people from institutions and nursing homes to the community during state fiscal year 2016, according to a recent report.

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OCI plans to work on network adequacy proposal through summer

Jan 30, 2018 | Insurance, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance is drafting a proposal that would update state law and regulations on network adequacy for health insurers.

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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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