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Rottmann discusses WISHIN 2.0, next steps for health information exchange
The Wisconsin Statewide Health Information Network recently updated its underlying technical infrastructure and community health record, a project that’s been years in the making.
Report finds Wisconsin has higher healthcare prices than Illinois
Inpatient hospital prices are about 26 percent higher in Wisconsin compared to Illinois, according to research from a University of Wisconsin think tank.
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Verlytix launches with focus on peptide industry
A Mequon-based contract testing lab for drug and biotech companies has launched.
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Baldwin reintroduces bill on maternal health crisis
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., reintroduced a legislative package this month with other senators that aims to address the nation’s maternal health crisis, including health disparities that affect Black women.
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Epic unveils Ergo Visit
Epic, the electronic health records vendor located outside of Madison, is offering a redesigned approach to outpatient visits using artificial intelligence.
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Measles outbreak spreads to Grant County
A measles outbreak in southwestern Wisconsin has grown to include Grant County.
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Wisconsin health centers see boost through federal funds
Three Wisconsin health centers have each received $650,000 to expand their work.
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Rottmann discusses WISHIN 2.0, next steps for health information exchange
The Wisconsin Statewide Health Information Network recently updated its underlying technical infrastructure and community health record, a project that’s been years in the making.
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Press ReleasesWisconsin Community Health Plans Launch Statewide Education Campaign: “Your Health. Your Community. Your Plan.”
New effort highlights the strength, stability, and local impact of Wisconsin’s unique. community health plan market (MADISON, Wis.) — The Wisconsin Association of Health Plans (WAHP) today announced the launch of a new statewide...
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BadgerCare Plus enrollment dips in July
The number of people covered by BadgerCare Plus declined in July, the seventh consecutive month of hits to the program’s enrollment.
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Healthcare.gov insurers seek double-digit rate hikes
Wisconsin Healthcare.gov insurers want to raise premiums for individual plans between 11 and 31 percent on average for 2027, according to preliminary filings submitted to regulators for review.
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Grothman seeks to require further verification to access Healthcare.gov accounts
U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, has proposed legislation that he said would protect sensitive health information and reduce fraud in the Healthcare.gov marketplace. But, a healthcare consumer advocacy group said the plan doesn’t go far enough in targeting the main fraud issues with the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
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Consumer advocates urge patient protections for AI in healthcare
Consumer advocates urged a state legislative committee studying the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare to look at disclosure requirements and patient protections.
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Rottmann discusses WISHIN 2.0, next steps for health information exchange
The Wisconsin Statewide Health Information Network recently updated its underlying technical infrastructure and community health record, a project that’s been years in the making.
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Wisconsin receives boost to support special education workforce
Wisconsin has received a five-year, $10.5 million federal grant to strengthen the special education workforce.
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Southwestern Wisconsin measles outbreak grows
An outbreak of measles in southwestern Wisconsin is up to 15 confirmed and six probable cases, the Department of Health Services said Thursday.
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Unhealthy air days tied to wildfire smoke increase in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has seen a sharp rise in days of unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke, and an environmental advocacy organization warns the trend will likely worsen.
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Building commission approves utility improvements at Mendota Mental Health Institute
The Wisconsin State Building Commission on Wednesday approved a $55.5 million utility improvement project at Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison.
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