Health Care

Physicians from the Advanced Heart Failure Program at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) pioneered the first operation in the nation outside clinical trials of the latest Ventricular Assist Device (VAD), which works to improve the lives of patients suffering from end-stage heart failure.

Greater Milwaukee Otolaryngology, based in Greenfield, has officially changed its name to The Entstitute as part of a rebranding initiative. With its new name, the practice aims to spread awareness of its medical services to a larger group of patients in southeastern Wisconsin.

Cincinnati-based Omnicare Inc. plans to close its pharmacy in Waukesha and consolidate it into its pharmacy in Milwaukee.

Assurant Health, through efforts of the Assurant Foundation, is awarding $230,000 to seven area organizations focused on improving the lives of people facing hunger, homelessness and struggles with health and wellness.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker today announced that the state has received formal approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for renewal of its SeniorCare waiver until 2015. SeniorCare, Wisconsin’s prescription drug program launched in 2002, provides affordable, comprehensive prescription drug coverage to thousands of Wisconsin seniors.

Murfreesboro, Tenn.-based National Health Investors Inc. announced it is acquiring Charleston House, a 120-unit assisted living and memory care facility in Beaver Dam, for $20.2 million.

BizTimes Media has an ongoing commitment to keep our readers informed about the implementation and the impact of the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare.

BizTimes Media has an ongoing commitment to keep our readers informed about the implementation and the impact of the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare.

For Wisconsin, 2012 was a memorable and tumultuous year in so many ways.

BloodCenter of Wisconsin, headquartered in Milwaukee, has announced a strategic alliance with Heartland Blood Centers, based in Aurora, Ill., that will be finalized at the end of the year to benefit both patients and operational efficiencies.