Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Aurora named exclusive healthcare provider of Summerfest

May 2, 2017 | Press Releases |

Aurora Health Care to provide first aid stations, lost children’s program, support for nursing moms and more May 02, 2017 MILWAUKEE – Aurora Health Care often delivers on its purpose of helping people live well by collaborating...

ThedaCare community paramedics improve access

May 2, 2017 | Press Releases |

ThedaCare foundation grant allows growth of preventive in-home visit program with Gold Cross partnership A $107,000 grant from the ThedaCare Family of Foundations through Appleton, Neenah and Waupaca will allow an expansion of...

Common Ground Healthcare earns top workplace award

May 2, 2017 | Press Releases |

Health insurer recognized for its workplace culture Brookfield, WI (April 28, 2017) – Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative has been recognized as a 2017 Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Common Ground Healthcare...

Pharmacy students could vaccinate children under bill

May 1, 2017 | Pharmacy, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Pharmacy students would be allowed to vaccinate patients as young as six under a bill that got a public hearing last week before the Assembly health committee.

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Panel: No silver bullet for drug prices

May 1, 2017 | Legislature, Prescription Drugs, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

As drug prices increase, states can pursue a number of policy maneuvers to help bend the cost curve, experts said at an Evidence-Based Health Policy Project briefing in Madison last week.

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Health systems propose plan to take over Milwaukee County’s inpatient behavioral healthcare

May 1, 2017 | Hospitals, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Three health systems are planning to work together on a proposal that would replace Milwaukee County's inpatient psychiatric hospital, according to a statement.

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Mental health services: a community conversation

Apr 28, 2017 | Press Releases |

Join us during Mental Health Awareness Month for a community conversation about Milwaukee County mental health services. Learn about the Behavioral Health Division and help us shape the future of behavioral health care in Milwaukee County.

On the Record with James Dias, Wellbe CEO

Apr 28, 2017 | Health Tech, On The Record, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

James Dias, CEO of Madison-based Wellbe, likes a challenge. In this case, that involved building a set of digital tools for patients to interact with providers.

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Ryan: Progress on healthcare reform, but no scheduled vote

Apr 28, 2017 | ACA, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, said Thursday Republican lawmakers are making “real progress” on their healthcare bill, but declined to set a date for a potential vote.

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United Hospital, Froedtert expanding affiliation

Apr 28, 2017 | Hospitals, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

United Hospital System plans to change its name to Froedtert South as it expands its affiliation with Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, the systems announced Thursday.

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