Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

GIB set to recommend health insurance changes

Dec 13, 2016 | Insurance, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The Group Insurance Board is set to make recommendations on the future of the health plan for state and local employees Tuesday.

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ACA repeal could cost coverage for 431,000 state residents

Dec 12, 2016 | ACA, Insurance, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

The number of uninsured Wisconsinites could grow by 431,000 if Congress repeals the federal health reform law without immediately replacing it, according to a report from the Urban Institute.

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Sanfelippo to chair Assembly health committee

Dec 8, 2016 | Legislature, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Rep. Joe Sanfelippo, R-New Berlin, will continue to chair the Assembly Committee on Health next session, according to a Wednesday statement.

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Aurora Health Care announces recipients of 2016 Better Together Fund grants

Dec 7, 2016 | Press Releases |

Grants totaling $5 million awarded to primary care, sexual assault prevention and behavioral health providers December 07, 2016 Milwaukee – Aurora Health Care today announced it is awarding a total of $5 million in grants...

Aurora Health Care strikes partnership with Walgreens on retail clinics

Dec 6, 2016 | Hospitals, Pharmacy, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Aurora Health Care will take over the operations of five Walgreens' healthcare clinics in the state and open three new ones outside of the Milwaukee area, the health system and pharmacy announced Tuesday.

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Security Health Plan supports schools with behavioral health screenings

Dec 6, 2016 | Press Releases |

MARSHFIELD – Security Health Plan recognizes that healthy minds are an integral part of healthy lives – which is why it announced the recipients of $100,000 in school-based grants this month.The grants provide 22 school...

Sauk Prairie Healthcare Recognized for Excellence

Dec 6, 2016 | Press Releases |

Prairie du Sac, WI – Sauk Prairie Healthcare is proud to announce multiple honors for excellence in patient care: Press Ganey Associates 2016 Guardian of Excellence Award Hospital Inpatient Patient Experience Press Ganey...

Ryan: Repealing Obamacare is first priority in 2017

Dec 5, 2016 | ACA, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, told 60 Minutes Sunday that Congress will pursue a repeal of Obamacare immediately.

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Psychologists hope to revamp licensure system

Dec 5, 2016 | Legislature, Top Stories, WHN Stories |

Psychologists are hoping to advance a proposal next legislative session that would end their current licensure system and establish a new one.

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Wisconsin’s direct care workforce crisis puts people with disabilities and older adults at risk

Dec 2, 2016 | Press Releases |

November is National Family Caregivers Month, which celebrates the important contributions made by family, friends and neighbors to allow older adults and people with disabilities to lead safe and healthy lives in the...