Author: Sean Kirkby

UW Health seeks $350 million in bonds

Sep 5, 2018 | Hospitals, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

UW Health plans to issue $350 million in bonds later this year for building projects and refinancing, according to a Tuesday letter.

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Milwaukee Common Council names Jeanette Kowalik health commissioner

Sep 5, 2018 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Milwaukee’s Common Council named Jeanette Kowalik the city’s next health commissioner Wednesday morning.

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ACOs serving Wisconsin save Medicare $80 million

Sep 4, 2018 | Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Accountable care organizations serving Wisconsin saved Medicare about $80 million during 2017, according to federal data released last week.

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Rusk County finalizes hospital affiliation with Marshfield Clinic

Sep 4, 2018 | Hospitals, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Rusk County has completed the affiliation of its Ladysmith hospital with Marshfield Clinic Heath System, according to a Friday statement.

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WCHQ learning event focused on the integration of behavioral health into primary care

Sep 4, 2018 | Press Releases |

National expert will present national models for treating opioid addiction MADISON (August 31, 2018) —— As the demand for behavioral health services continues to escalate, health care systems are redesigning how...

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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