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Senate approves yearlong Medicaid postpartum extension
The Senate approved a bipartisan bill Tuesday that would extend Medicaid postpartum coverage to a year, up from 60 days.
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Assembly approves codifying treatment courts in party-line vote
Assembly Republicans approved a bill Tuesday that would create state law recognizing specialized courts for those with mental health and substance use disorder challenges, a proposal that has drawn opposition from Democrats and psychologists.
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Overall STI rates decline, per preliminary data
Sexually transmitted infection rates are decreasing overall in the state, but syphilis is on the rise, the Department of Health Services said last week.
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UW Health launches fellowship program focused on REI care
UW Health says a fellowship program that’s unique in Wisconsin is helping improve access to care for reproduction-related conditions and in vitro fertilization treatment.
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Underage tobacco, vape sales fell in 2024
Underage tobacco and vape sales decreased last year, the Department of Health Services said Monday.
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Medical malpractice fund fees hold steady
The state’s medical malpractice fund will keep its fees the same next fiscal year.
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Healthcare cooperatives push bill allowing flexibility to pursue partnerships
Healthcare cooperatives would have a pathway to become nonprofit insurers with more flexibility to change business models under legislation lawmakers considered last week.
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CDC cuts hit Milwaukee’s response to school lead crisis
Cuts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have impacted Milwaukee’s response to the lead paint crisis in its public schools.
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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
States should prepare for federal action on Medicaid, says past Wisconsin Medicaid director
States should be preparing for potential Medicaid changes — like enhanced eligibility checks, work requirements and changes to provider taxes — as federal lawmakers look for savings, a former Wisconsin Medicaid director said Friday.
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Health Reform
Kaul urges CMS to scrap most of proposed ACA changes
Attorney General Josh Kaul urged federal regulators to scrap most of a proposed rule that he warned would restrict eligibility for, reduce enrollment in and increase costs of Affordable Care Act health plans.
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Health Tech
Panel: Healthcare must engage with, understand fast-developing AI field
Healthcare organizations and clinicians must learn to use artificial intelligence, experts said at a Tuesday panel in Milwaukee.
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Van Orden looks to ensure VA sets best practices for suicide prevention programs
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, has reintroduced a bipartisan bill requiring the veterans’ health system to establish and implement best practices for suicide prevention pilots and grant programs.
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GOP lawmakers question Froedtert after police officer was denied care
State Republican lawmakers called on Froedtert Health to review its policies, after an on-duty Milwaukee Police Department officer was denied care because he was carrying his department-issued firearm.
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Kaul urges Congress to bar PBMs from owning pharmacies
Attorney General Josh Kaul is urging Congress to bar pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies.
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Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health urges more attention on boys’ well-being
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health is urging more attention to boy’s mental health.
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