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Concordia University Wisconsin, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine partner on medical education

by Sean Kirkby | May 1, 2026 | Education, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine’s proposed satellite campus at Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon could start welcoming between 75 to 100 medical students a year starting in the early 2030s.

Common Good Philanthropies aims to fund ‘bold’ work

by Sean Kirkby | Apr 24, 2026 | On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

A foundation focused on finding solutions to the challenges facing seniors and adults with disabilities has rebranded and opened a new grant cycle.

Quartz, HealthPartners say they bring unique approach to self-funded market

by Sean Kirkby | Apr 17, 2026 | Insurance, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Quartz and Minnesota-based HealthPartners are partnering to offer a self-funded plan starting this summer that they say will provide an alternative to those provided by for-profit, national insurers.

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Democratic candidates talk MAHA, private equity in healthcare

by Sean Kirkby | Apr 10, 2026 | Elections, Hospitals, On The Record, Public Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Democrats vying to be Wisconsin’s next governor talked about accountability requirements for nonprofit hospitals, private equity and the Make America Healthy Again movement at a Wisconsin Health News forum this week.

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Rural health transformation dollars will support community health workers

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 27, 2026 | On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

The community health worker profession is set to see a boost thanks to federal dollars meant to transform rural healthcare.

Panelists lay out steps to address dementia in Wisconsin

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 20, 2026 | On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Wisconsin organizations are pursuing innovative approaches to dementia care, like creating neighborhood settings for those with the condition.

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How are competition, consolidation and transparency affecting healthcare costs?

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 13, 2026 | Hospitals, Insurance, On The Record, Prescription Drugs, Top Stories | 0 |

Healthcare industry stakeholders talked about how competition, consolidation and transparency are affecting healthcare costs during a Wisconsin Health News event Tuesday in Madison.

Legislators pass postpartum Medicaid extension

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 6, 2026 | Legislature, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Legislation to support new moms is on its way to Gov. Tony Evers for approval.

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Wisconsin at center of emerging psychedelic medicine movement

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 27, 2026 | On The Record, Research, Top Stories | 0 |

Psychedelic medicine is moving into the mainstream, offering hope for patients who suffer from severe depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction and more.

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Lifepoint Rehabilitation brings more hospitals to Wisconsin

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 20, 2026 | Hospitals, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Three new rehabilitation hospitals pursued by Lifepoint Rehabilitation, an operating division of Tennessee-based Lifepoint Health, are moving forward in Wisconsin.

Raymond reflects on leading MCW, what’s next

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 13, 2026 | Education, Federal Government, Medical Research, On The Record, Pharmacy, Public Health, Research, Rural Health, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

Medical College of Wisconsin CEO Dr. John Raymond reflected on leading the state’s private medical school for more than 15 years and what’s next for healthcare at a Wisconsin Health News event this week.

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Waukesha-based professional society looks to support rare disease treatments

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 6, 2026 | Health Tech, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

The Waukesha-headquartered American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy is working with another nonprofit to connect investors with rare disease treatments that have stalled in development because they’re not considered commercially viable.