In January, Marshfield Clinic Health System joined South Dakota-based Sanford Health, creating a seven-state health system comprising 56 hospitals, 4,500 providers and two health plans. At a Wisconsin Health News Newsmaker Event on February 11, 2025, Sanford Health CEO Bill Gassen and Dr. Brian Hoerneman, CEO of the Marshfield Clinic Region for Sanford Health, discussed […]
Wisconsin hospital leaders discussed the most pressing issues facing their industry at the annual Wisconsin Health News Hospital CEO Roundtable on December 10, 2024 in Madison. Speakers include: Eric Borgerding, President and Chief Executive Officer Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Dr. Imran Andrabi, CEO, Froedtert ThedaCare Health Sue Anderson, Regional President, SSM Wisconsin Daniel Jackson, CEO, Ascension Wisconsin Mike Schafer, CEO, Spooner Health
From healthcare costs to increased consolidation to the digital revolution, health insurance leaders discussed the top issues facing their industry at the annual Wisconsin Health News Insurance CEO Roundtable on November 12, 2024. Panelists include: David Docherty, President, Dean Health Plan Krista Hoglund, CEO, Security Health Plan Dr. Mark Huth, CEO, Group Health Cooperative of South […]
On August 14, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds Group Insurance Board (GIB) met on the following agenda: Call to Order Announcements Consideration of: Open and Closed Minutes of May 23, 2024 Meeting Mergers and Acquisitions in the Healthcare Market Presentation Weight-Loss Drugs Analysis and Coverage Considerations Presentation Group Life Insurance Program Annual Report […]
On May 14, 2024, In Business magazine hosted the inaugural Health Care Summit. Top industry leaders gave the latest insight into the future of health care and its impact on employers. Agenda includes: 8:45 – 9:00 a.m. | Opening Remarks 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Panel Discussion – The Health Care Forecast: What to Expect […]
On February 14, 2024, the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage held a public hearing on the following: Bolens, Barb Of Mequon, as a Public Member on the State of Wisconsin Investment Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2027; Senate Bill 965: the regulation of deer hunting in the northern […]
On February 14, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care held a public hearing and executive session on the following: Public Hearing: Assembly Bill 1077: transfer from the state building trust fund to the general fund, funding for grants to support hospital emergency department services, and making an appropriation; Assembly Bill 1078: […]
