Healthcare & Wellness

UW team working on universal vaccine

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are working on developing a universal...

High court blocks COVID-19 vaccine rule for businesses, not health care providers

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that OSHA exceeded its authority by requiring large employers...

American Red Cross facing dire blood shortage

Amid the omicron surge, the American Red Cross is facing a national...

Wisconsin health care spending was $674 per person in 2020

A recent study from Health Affairs reported Wisconsin state government spending on health care...

Exact Sciences makes $190 million acquisition, enters licensing agreement

Exact Sciences Corp. announced it has acquired Marshfield-based PreventionGenetics for $190 million. The acquired company is...

Area hospitals hit pandemic high occupancy

Dane County hospitals have recorded the highest number of patients since the...

At-home tests to be covered by insurers

Beginning Jan. 15, 2022, private health insurers will be required to cover...

Tennessee company acquires area psychiatric hospital

Summit BHC, a provider of behavioral health and addiction treatment services based...

Car dealership plans blood drive

Wilde East Towne Honda, at 5555 High Crossing Blvd. in Madison, will host a community blood...

WMC, businesses oppose elimination of direct delivery of drugs to providers

In a letter to legislators, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and a coalition of 53 business...