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Healthcare lobbyists lay out priorities

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 2, 2022 | Legislature, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Healthcare lobbyists previewed their top priorities for the coming legislative session at a virtual Wisconsin Health News event this week.

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WPS CEO reflects on tenure, future

by Sean Kirkby | Nov 18, 2022 | Insurance, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

WPS Health Insurance CEO Mike Hamerlik weighed in on his tenure at the Monona-based insurer and the challenges facing the health insurance industry at a Wisconsin Health News event this week.

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Advocate Aurora Research Institute’s president highlights how their work impacts patients

by Sean Kirkby | Nov 4, 2022 | On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Following a reorganization, Advocate Aurora Research Institute has honed its focus to have a greater impact on patients and the communities the health system serves.

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Froedtert Health CEO Jacobson weighs in on growth, workforce solutions

by Sean Kirkby | Oct 28, 2022 | Hospitals, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Froedtert Health CEO Cathy Jacobson said they have to grow to attract talent and partnerships.

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Alcohol availability, culture pose challenges to curbing excessive drinking

by Sean Kirkby | Oct 21, 2022 | On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

A Wisconsin Health News panel this week weighed in on the reasons behind the state's high drinking rates, the challenges in trying to change them and what can be done to help.

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Doctors, lawyers weigh in on a post-Roe Wisconsin

by Sean Kirkby | Oct 14, 2022 | Abortion, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Doctors and lawyers weighed in Tuesday on how the state’s legal landscape around abortion is affecting healthcare, patients and recruitment of providers.

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Dohmen Company Foundation aims for ‘big impact’ on diet-related disease

by Sean Kirkby | Oct 7, 2022 | On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Last week, the Dohmen Company Foundation in Milwaukee pledged $75 million over the next seven years to fight diet-related disease, an effort highlighted by the White House as it marshals public and private efforts to end hunger, improve physical activity and nutrition, and address disparities.

Health Payment Systems, PayMedix eye growth

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 30, 2022 | Health Tech, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Brian Marsella, the new president of Health Payment Systems and PayMedix, sees a bright future for their technology that simplifies the billing process.

Rogers expands to 10 states, eyes bringing residential care outside of Wisconsin

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 23, 2022 | Mental Health, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

“I really do feel like the best years are in front of Rogers,” CEO Pat Hammer said.

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Insurance CEOs weigh in on COVID-19, high costs

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 16, 2022 | Insurance, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Leaders of health plans serving Wisconsin talked the current state of their industry, the impact of COVID-19 and high healthcare costs, at a Wisconsin Health News panel in Milwaukee this week.

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