Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Bills targeting opioid epidemic move through Legislature

Mar 7, 2017 | Legislature, Opioids, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

State lawmakers held public hearings on a number of proposals that have been introduced as part of the special session on opioids called in January during public hearings late last week.

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New reimbursement system goes into effect for FQHCs

Mar 7, 2017 | DHS, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

A new system for the state to reimburse federally qualified health centers in the Medicaid program went into effect last week.

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56 hospitals in Wisconsin now registered for Wisconsin Coverdell Stroke Program

Mar 6, 2017 | Press Releases |

Statewide program helping hospitals, EMS and communities coordinate quick response for stroke care Madison, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Coverdell Stroke program is proud to announce 56 hospitals have signed on as part of...

Howard Young Medical Center to launch project SEARCH program

Mar 6, 2017 | Press Releases |

Howard Young Medical Center, part of Ascension is the newest location in Wisconsin to be selected as a business partner for Project SEARCH. Project SEARCH is a unique, one year business-led, school-to-work program that involves...

UW health professional schools combine CE accreditation process

Mar 6, 2017 | Education, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The University of Wisconsin-Madison schools of medicine, nursing and pharmacy have combined their accreditation processes for continuing education.

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Pence: Process to repeal ACA set to start within days

Mar 6, 2017 | ACA, Federal Government, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Vice President Mike Pence said Friday that the "Obamacare nightmare is about to end" as lawmakers and the administration put "finishing touches on our plan."

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On the Record with John Russell, CEO of Columbus Community Hospital

Mar 3, 2017 | Hospitals, On The Record, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

During the last three years, Columbus Community Hospital has targeted opioid abuse through a public education campaign called Community Leaders Eliminating the Abuse of Narcotics, or Project C.L.E.A.N. The hospital […]

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Grothman leery of ACA replacement draft

Mar 3, 2017 | ACA, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, is concerned about the impact an initial replacement draft to repeal and replace the federal health reform law could have on employer-sponsored coverage.

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Walker: Wisconsin’s healthcare system could be a ‘national model’

Mar 3, 2017 | ACA, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Gov. Scott Walker is calling Wisconsin's healthcare marketplace a model that could be used to reform the nation's healthcare system.

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Committee approves bills targeting opioid epidemic

Mar 3, 2017 | Legislature, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety has unanimously approved two bills that are part of the special session Gov. Scott Walker called in January to target the opioid epidemic.

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