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Employers debate coverage of anti-obesity medications
Employers are debating whether and how to cover costly medications, known as GLP-1s and long used for diabetes, solely for weight loss.
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Milwaukee County considers support for mental health programs
Milwaukee County is considering whether to support two mental health programs that are set to close due to federal funding cuts.
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Federal officials end grants supporting COVID-19-related research at UW
Federal officials pulled money from two COVID-19-related research projects at the University of Wisconsin last week, according to a declaration that is part of a challenge against widespread abrupt terminations of health funding.
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Report sheds light on OB-GYNs’ struggles after overturn of Roe v. Wade
Wisconsin OB-GYNs struggled with how to help patients and protect themselves amid legal ambiguity and inconsistent guidance from health systems after the overturn of Roe v. Wade, according to a study published Monday.
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DHS reviews changes to proposed newborn screening fee increase
State health officials are considering modifications to a proposed rule change that would raise fees for newborn screening, following concerns from lawmakers and hospitals.
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Emplify Health by Gundersen plans La Crosse behavioral health center
Emplify Health by Gundersen plans to open an intensive behavioral health center at its La Crosse campus early next year. The provider called the unit the first of its kind in Wisconsin.
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Crawford wins seat on court, cementing liberal majority
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court Tuesday night, likely cementing a 4-3 liberal majority on the court through 2028 at least.
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Press ReleasesMedical College of Wisconsin hosting inaugural Audaxity bike ride this summer at American Family Field to advance cancer discoveries
Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to join the community-driven movement, where 100 percent of rider-raised funds will fuel groundbreaking research at the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center. Milwaukee,...
Medicare/Medicaid
Medicaid projected to finish biennium with ‘very small’ surplus
The state’s Medicaid program is expected to finish the biennium more or less on budget, according to a Monday report.
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Health Reform
Covering Wisconsin faces funding cut
Covering Wisconsin, the statewide agency that helps people sign up for health coverage, is warning that a federal funding cut will limit its work to help the public know insurance options and find financial help.
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Health Tech
Exact Sciences launches Cologuard Plus
Exact Sciences, a Madison company that makes cancer screening products, has launched Cologuard Plus, a revamped version of its colorectal cancer screening stool-based test.
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More From Wisconsin Health News
Uplift WI to shut down
A peer support phone line for those experiencing mental health or substance use concerns will shut down Saturday, following federal funding cuts.
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Aspirus set to start construction on Merrill hospital renovation this summer
Aspirus Health plans to begin construction on a $40 million renovation and expansion project at its hospital in Merrill this summer.
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Trump administration cuts $210 million for Wisconsin health services, Evers says
President Donald Trump’s administration provided notice last week that it plans to pull more than $210 million in federal funding intended to support health services in Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers said Friday.
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WHA: Workforce vacancy rates are ‘serious, but stable’
Workforce vacancy rates at Wisconsin hospitals are declining from historic highs during the pandemic, but significant shortages remain, especially for front-line technical positions, according to a Monday report.
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