On The Record Archives - Wisconsin Health News

UnityPoint Health-Meriter CEO talks UW Health alignment, child and adolescent psych expansion

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 22, 2019 | Hospitals, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

UnityPoint Health-Meriter CEO and President Sue Erickson has been working on aligning the Madison hospital with UW Health.

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Evers proposes $45 million Medicaid community health benefit

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 15, 2019 | Medicaid/Medicare, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Tucked into Gov. Tony Evers’ budget is $45 million for a Medicaid community health benefit that will offer non-medical services to people enrolled in the program.

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Gifford sees promise in Trump HIV plan, but change needed

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 8, 2019 | On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

The head of the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin supports President Donald Trump’s goal of ending the nation’s HIV epidemic, but thinks that his policy approach needs to change.

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Wisconsin Bankers Association ‘dispels’ concerns about association health plans with robust offering

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 1, 2019 | Insurance, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

The Wisconsin Bankers Association was one of the first organizations in the state to launch an association health plan under a new rule from President Donald Trump’s administration. The plan began offering coverage at the start of the year.

NOVO Health brings the sharing economy to healthcare

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 22, 2019 | On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

The Fox Valley company aims to connect independent doctors to self-insured employers. By cutting down on administration and providing care in cheaper settings, like ambulatory surgery centers, they’re able to reduce costs, CEO Curt Kubiak said.

Raymond talks physician shortages, health disparities

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 15, 2019 | Education, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

The Medical College of Wisconsin's two regional campuses in Wausau and Green Bay are showing promising results, CEO Dr. John Raymond said this week.

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Disability Rights Wisconsin’s new executive director details priorities

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 8, 2019 | Long Term Care, Medicaid/Medicare, Mental Health, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

There's more work to be done to ensure that children with disabilities are getting the services they need, according to Lea Kitz, the new executive director for Disability Rights Wisconsin.

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DeMars details payment reform, employer-based clinic plans

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 25, 2019 | Insurance, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Last November, The Alliance CEO Cheryl DeMars called for action on healthcare payment reform as she testified before the Senate’s health committee.

Advocate Aurora Health commits to going green

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 18, 2019 | Hospitals, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Advocate Aurora Health announced earlier this month that it plans to run its operations with 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030.

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Panelists discuss CBD’s health benefits, legality

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 11, 2019 | On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Panelists discussed the future and current legal status of cannabidiol, also known as CBD, at a Wisconsin Health News event Tuesday that also focused on the future of medical marijuana in the state.

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