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Legislators talk plans to tackle healthcare access, costs
Wisconsin legislators laid out their plans for addressing healthcare costs and access, during a Wisconsin Health News panel this week in Madison.
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Wisconsin reports first flu-related pediatric death of season
Wisconsin health officials on Thursday reported the first pediatric flu-associated death in the state during the 2024-25 season.
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Court hears arguments on legislators’ blocking conversion therapy ban
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday considered whether legislators’ move to block a ban on the discredited practice of conversion therapy violated the state’s constitution.
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Froedtert ThedaCare Health names south region leader
Froedtert ThedaCare Health has named a south region president.
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State employee health plan board signs off on PBM, Medicare contracts
The board overseeing the health plan for state and some local employees signed off on extending relationships with its current pharmacy benefit manager and Medicare Advantage plan.
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State-run awareness campaign targets menthol tobacco use
State health officials have launched a digital awareness campaign on the dangers of menthol in commercial tobacco and the industry’s use of targeted marketing.
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Evers establishes violence prevention office
Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order Tuesday that creates the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, following a school shooting in Madison last year.
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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
Lawmakers renew push to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage
Lawmakers have brought back a proposal that would extend Medicaid postpartum benefits from 60 days to a year after the end of a pregnancy. The plan failed to make it into law during the last two legislative sessions.
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Health Reform
Baldwin seeks to make ACA enhanced tax credits permanent
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., is seeking to make permanent enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits that expire at the end of this year.
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Health Tech
Southeast Wisconsin health tech company acquired
Alinea Engage, a health tech company that streamlines and automates workflows for rehabilitation providers, is now part of Pittsburgh-based Net Health, according to a recent statement.
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More From Wisconsin Health News
WHEFA completed 13 financings in FY 2024, issuing $556 million in bonds
The Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, which helps nonprofits with obtaining tax-exempt financing to support capital improvements and expansions, completed 13 financings last fiscal year and issued bonds totaling more than $556 million.
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Coalition urges DHS to broaden access to opioid overdose reversal drugs
Wisconsin should change its policies to boost access to all opioid overdose reversal drugs allowed by the Food and Drug Administration, a coalition urged the Department of Health Services last week.
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Marquette dental school, Wisconsin technical colleges work together on open dental education
The Marquette University School of Dentistry has received a $1.4 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to form a consortium with two Wisconsin technical colleges and a Utah university that will focus on standardizing dental education and decreasing students' costs.
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Legislators seek to improve kids’ mental health
Boosting health screenings for kids and establishing a new category of mental health treatment facilities are among legislators’ priorities for improving children's mental health.
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