Workforce Archives - Wisconsin Health News

Union alleges Rogers violated federal law by firing three organizing employees

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 13, 2026 | Behavioral Health, Health Systems, Hospitals, Mental Health, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

The union that mental health workers at Rogers Behavioral Health in Madison and West Allis are seeking to join alleges the Oconomowoc-based health system illegally fired three workers after they informed management in person that they were unionizing.

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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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Rogers Behavioral Health workers in Madison, West Allis want to unionize

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 9, 2026 | Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

Mental health professionals at Rogers Behavioral Health locations in Madison and West Allis have filed petitions to unionize.

Push for limiting non-compete clauses faces headwinds from hospitals

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 15, 2026 | Hospitals, Legislature, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

Doctors and nurses support bipartisan legislation that would ban non-compete clauses in contracts for some medical providers after two years of employment, a proposal that has drawn opposition from hospitals.

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UW Health launches MRI technology apprenticeship program

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 5, 2026 | Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

UW Health is launching a magnetic resonance imaging technologist apprenticeship program.

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Wisconsin health programs receive AmeriCorps funding

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 17, 2025 | Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

Wisconsin has received $9.3 million in grant funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for service and volunteerism, to support 20 programs, including healthcare efforts.

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Athletic trainers, physical therapists split over bill defining ‘physical activity’

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 17, 2025 | Legislature, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

Athletic trainers and physical therapists disagree on a bill that would change how state law defines physical activity for the purposes of licensing and regulating athletic trainers.

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Wisconsin sues over new H-1B visa fee, citing impact on healthcare, education

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 16, 2025 | Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

Wisconsin and 19 other states sued President Donald Trump's administration last week for imposing a $100,000 fee on new visa petitions for a program that allows employers to hire skilled foreign workers to fill workforce gaps.

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UW Health leads the way in offering healthcare apprenticeships

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 5, 2025 | Hospitals, On The Record, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

UW Health is on the cutting edge of using apprenticeships to meet workforce needs.

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Legislation would allow PAs to practice independently

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 4, 2025 | Legislature, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

Lawmakers have introduced a bill that would change the name of physician assistants to physician associates and allow for independent practice. Doctors oppose the plan.

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New law gives advanced practice nurses independent practice

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 29, 2025 | On The Record, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

Wisconsin nurses clinched a major win when Gov. Tony Evers signed off on letting experienced advanced practice nurses care for patients independently of doctors.

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Healthcare groups take on workforce well-being improvement efforts

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 28, 2025 | Mental Health, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

Initiatives to improve healthcare workforce well-being are under way in Wisconsin, including an effort to lay the foundation for a confidential support program for those in the industry.

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