Pharmacy benefit managers sit at the center of the supply chain on drugs, and a national debate on costs. They say they play an integral role in negotiating lower prices. […]
As states across the country are loosening their laws on marijuana, momentum is growing in Wisconsin to legalize the drug for medical purposes. Assembly Republicans unveiled legislation this month that would allow […]
Kirsten Johnson has led the Department of Health Services for nearly a year. Before that she was the head of the Milwaukee Health Department and she also oversaw the Washington […]
Wisconsin was one of the first states in the country to contract with insurance companies to manage care for Medicaid members, a practice now present in most of the country. […]
The decision by Hospital Sisters Health System and Prevea Health to exit western Wisconsin — which will result in two hospitals and 19 clinics shutting down — shook the region. Since the announcement, healthcare providers and […]
As rural hospitals across the country continue to struggle, Aspirus Health has its foot on the gas. Under the leadership of CEO Matt Heywood, the Wausau-based system followed up its […]
Patients across Wisconsin rely on innovative drug therapies for their health and well-being. But, the rising cost of prescription drugs is threatening patient access and squeezing healthcare budgets. It’s also prompted finger pointing on […]
The digital transformation of healthcare has the potential to boost access, improve outcomes and cut costs. But it also opens up healthcare organizations to new risks. The recent attack on […]
Wisconsin is seeking to bolster its biohealth and precision medicine industry. Last fall, the state received a designation as a regional tech hub, opening the door for a competitive application […]
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 […]
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