A coalition of law enforcement, healthcare providers and counties recently released a framework on how to reform the state’s complex mental health crisis system. That includes a focus in changing the emergency detention process, which can sometimes lead to law enforcement transporting those in crisis across the state if there aren’t available psychiatric beds. A […]

Gov. Tony Evers will discuss the health proposals in his next budget and his continued efforts to combat the COVID-19 crisis during a Wisconsin Health News Newsmaker event. This virtual event is free. Event Details: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 12 p.m. Register to receive the livestream link prior to the event. WHN Newsmaker Series is sponsored by: […]

Aspirus CEO Matt Heywood will discuss how his growing health system has responded to COVID-19 and its impact on the region at an April 13 Wisconsin Health News Newsmaker Event. This virtual event is free. Event Details: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12 p.m. Register here to receive the livestream link prior to the event. WHN Newsmaker Series […]

COVID-19 vaccines are ramping up in the Badger State. But how long will it take for all Wisconsinites who want a shot to get one? What steps are being taken to ensure that vaccines are distributed in an equitable manner? How are officials reaching communities hesitant to get their shot? A panel of experts will […]

Rules put in place during the Trump administration could usher in a new wave of transparency in healthcare. Proponents say this will increase competition and drive down the cost of healthcare. But how much these changes will impact patient decisions - and spending - remains to be seen. On May 11, Wisconsin Health News is […]

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, will provide an update on the state budget and discuss his caucus' health priorities for the legislative session during a Wisconsin Health News Newsmaker Event. This virtual event is free. Event Details:  Tuesday, June 8, 2021 12 p.m. Register to receive the livestream link prior to the event. WHN Newsmaker Series […]

Assisted living facilities are poised for further growth as the state’s population ages. A Wisconsin Health News panel will look at what’s driving interest in assisted living, how facilities are coming back from COVID-19, the regulatory environment in the state and the future of the industry. Panelists: Michael Pochowski, CEO, Wisconsin Assisted Living Association Dale Kelm, CEO, Birch Haven Senior Living […]

COVID-19 exacerbated health inequities. As the pandemic begins to recede, these long-standing issues remain. What more can be done to address the root causes of the growing health gaps in communities across Wisconsin? Panelists: Theresa Jones, Vice President, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, Children's Wisconsin Kevin Moore, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Wisconsin Lisa Peyton-Caire, President, The Foundation for Black Women's […]

Telehealth use reached new heights during the COVID-19 crisis, leapfrogging years of development and boosting access for many. But while the technology broke down barriers in areas like behavioral health, patients returned to hospitals and clinics for other services. And with telehealth flexibilities tied to a temporary public health emergency, debate remains on how to […]

From infrastructure legislation to President Biden’s $3.5 trillion social spending bill, federal lawmakers are weighing measures that could drastically alter healthcare in Wisconsin and the rest of the country. U.S. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., will provide an update from Washington D.C. at the next Wisconsin Health News Newsmaker Event on Oct. 12. This live, virtual event […]