Mike Totoraitis was appointed commissioner of health for Milwaukee in May 2023, the city’s sixth health chief in the past six years. He wants to bolster the health of Milwaukeans by combating racism and addressing social determinants of health like housing, transportation and food insecurity. The city is also focused on replacing tens of thousands […]

From coverage to abortion to prescription drug costs, the upcoming state and federal elections could have a consequential impact on healthcare. On the eve of the Republican National Committee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Health News is assembling a panel of stakeholders and experts to lay out what’s at stake this fall. Panelists: Eric Borgerding, CEO, Wisconsin […]

Gov. Tony Evers tapped Bill Hanna to run the state’s Medicaid program in January 2024. Hanna took the reins during the midst of a massive unwinding of a policy that kept folks on the Medicaid rolls during the pandemic, a process that shrunk program enrollment by hundreds of thousands of people. At a Wisconsin Health […]

Healthcare price transparency has become a target of state and federal policymakers from both sides of the aisle. But, what impact is increased transparency having on healthcare costs and how are patients using this information? How are hospitals and insurers responding to recent federal laws? And what else are policymakers pursuing? A Wisconsin Health News […]

Private equity's role in healthcare is growing. What does this mean for Wisconsin? Do different ownership structures, including whether a healthcare group is a nonprofit or for-profit, affect quality of care? Wisconsin Health News has assembled a panel of experts to take a deep dive at a free, virtual panel Sept. 24. Panelists: Rick Abrams, […]

From rising behavioral health demands to persistent health inequities to the workforce crisis, community health centers are on the front lines of the state’s most pressing health issues. A roundtable of community health center leaders will outline the opportunities and challenges they face at a Wisconsin Health News Newsmaker Event on Tuesday, Oct. 8 in […]

Image by Jasmine Lin from Pixabay A growing number of healthcare providers and payers are promoting healthy food to prevent, treat and manage disease. But good nutrition isn’t accessible to all, including some communities who could benefit the most. Funding, limited vendors and a lack of provider training are among the obstacles standing in the way. Wisconsin Health News is assembling […]

From healthcare costs to increased consolidation to the digital revolution, health insurance leaders will discuss the top issues facing their industry at the annual Wisconsin Health News Insurance CEO Roundtable on Nov. 12 in Madison. Panelists: David Docherty, President, Dean Health Plan Krista Hoglund, CEO, Security Health Plan Dr. Mark Huth, CEO, Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin Christine Senty, […]

The telehealth revolution has become more of an evolution. While telehealth usage is down from the heights of the COVID-19 crisis, it’s up from before the pandemic and continues to grow. Telehealth is boosting access for services like mental health. But, questions remain around reimbursement, broadband access and cost. Wisconsin Health News is assembling a […]

Note: This event is in Madison, not Milwaukee as previously stated.  Wisconsin hospital leaders will discuss the most pressing issues facing their industry at the annual Wisconsin Health News Hospital CEO Roundtable on Dec. 10 in Madison. Panelists: Dr. Imran Andrabi, CEO, Froedtert ThedaCare Health Sue Anderson, Regional President, SSM Wisconsin Daniel Jackson, CEO, Ascension Wisconsin Mike Schafer, CEO, Spooner Health Register […]