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Health system CEOs weigh in on COVID-19’s impact

by Sean Kirkby | Oct 16, 2020 | Coronavirus, Hospitals, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Health system CEOs talked about the challenges facing their workforce as COVID-19 surges in the state, during a Wisconsin Health News virtual event Tuesday.

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Caregiving task force Co-Chair Pugh outlines recommendations

by Sean Kirkby | Oct 9, 2020 | Long Term Care, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Last week, a task force charged with tackling the challenges facing caregivers in the state forwarded its recommendations to Gov. Tony Evers.

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ThedaCare CEO Andrabi calls on Wisconsinites to take action to stop COVID-19 spread

by Sean Kirkby | Oct 2, 2020 | Hospitals, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

ThedaCare CEO Dr. Imran Andrabi said Wisconsinites must act now to protect their communities from COVID-19.

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State scientists study wastewater for better picture of COVID-19 in Wisconsin

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 25, 2020 | Coronavirus, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Wisconsin scientists are beginning to collect samples for a research effort to test wastewater to gain a better picture of COVID-19 in the state as well as to predict potential outbreaks.

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Prevea Health CEO: Testing main ‘weapon’ against COVID-19

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 18, 2020 | Coronavirus, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Prevea Health has taken a lead role in COVID-19 testing in northeast Wisconsin. That's come at a cost for the physician group, but CEO Dr. Ashok Rai said it's necessary.

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Local health officials call for statewide approach to COVID-19 as cases spike

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 11, 2020 | Coronavirus, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Local health officials throughout Wisconsin called for a state or regional approach to COVID-19 as they reflected on their experiences six months into the pandemic at a Wisconsin Health News virtual event Thursday.

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Hitt talks GOP healthcare priorities, COVID-19 response

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 4, 2020 | ACA, Coronavirus, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Andrew Hitt, Republican Party of Wisconsin chairman, said that healthcare will rank among the top issues for voters this year, alongside COVID-19 and public safety.

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Kiio CEO Zeller: Pandemic provides ‘significant opportunity’ for healthcare change

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 28, 2020 | Coronavirus, Health Tech, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Madison-based Kiio plans to expand its offerings to provide a full spectrum of care for musculoskeletal pain.

Kind says healthcare top issue for Wisconsin voters

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 21, 2020 | ACA, Coronavirus, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

While calling for a national strategy to fight COVID-19, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind took issue with efforts by President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, including backing a lawsuit seeking to invalidate the law.

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Conroy elaborates on Exact Sciences’ COVID-19 testing

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 14, 2020 | Coronavirus, Health Tech, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Exact Sciences CEO Kevin Conroy said he’s feeling hopeful about rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic, given the number of people wearing masks and recent research showing the body’s immune system, after being exposed to other coronaviruses, is conferring some protection against the new virus.

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Security Health Plan’s Brussow talks COVID-19 impact on insurance

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 7, 2020 | Coronavirus, Insurance, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Security Health Plan last week said it’ll refund some of its fully insured employers’ April and May premiums and waive cost-sharing for Medicare Advantage and Affordable Care Act plans.

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LeadingAge Wisconsin’s Sauer talks challenges facing nursing homes months into pandemic

by Sean Kirkby | Jul 31, 2020 | Coronavirus, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

John Sauer, CEO of LeadingAge Wisconsin, spoke this week with Wisconsin Health News about the challenges facing nursing homes months into the COVID-19 pandemic.

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