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Boatwright calls for unity, discusses SSM Health’s approach to COVID-19
Damond Boatwright, SSM Health in Wisconsin regional president, is calling for people from all backgrounds to come together, in light of the“uncertainty and the ominous nature” of COVID-19, its disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations and marches against police brutality.
Milwaukee allows restaurants to open under COVID-19 plan
The city of Milwaukee is taking another step to loosen COVID-19 restrictions, allowing for restaurants and bars to reopen for indoor service at a quarter of their capacity on Friday afternoon. Outside dining will also open.
Evers calls for Medicaid expansion to fight racial disparities, COVID-19
Gov. Tony Evers reiterated his call for taking federal funds to expand Medicaid on Thursday, saying it would help address health disparities and those struggling in wake of COVID-19.
Wisconsin at a ‘tenuous equilibrium’ with COVID-19
Wisconsin isn’t out of the woods yet when it comes to COVID-19, health officials said Thursday.
Ascension Wisconsin plans Waukesha micro-hospital
Ascension Wisconsin said Thursday it plans to open a small-scale hospital in Waukesha that will offer primary, specialty, hospital and emergency services.
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Some testing supplies provided by feds to Wisconsin aren’t usable for COVID-19 tests, say Baldwin and Pocan
Many of the testing materials shipped by the federal government to Wisconsin can’t be used to help with COVID-19 testing, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Madison, said this week.
Wisconsin reports new single-day high of COVID-19 test results
Wisconsin reported a new single-day high of COVID-19 testing results on Wednesday.
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Boatwright calls for unity, discusses SSM Health’s approach to COVID-19
Damond Boatwright, SSM Health in Wisconsin regional president, is calling for people from all backgrounds to come together, in light of the“uncertainty and the ominous nature” of COVID-19, its disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations and marches against police brutality.
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Press ReleasesWisconsin Health System Chooses Cerner’s Leading Behavioral Health Technology
North Central Health Care Will Add Technology Across Three Multi-Specialty Facilities KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — North Central Health Care (NCHC) has selected Cerner Corporation® (NASDAQ:...
Medicare/Medicaid
New law expands access to complex rehabilitation technology in Medicaid
Medicaid will now cover power seat elevation and power standing components of wheelchairs under a law approved by Gov. Tony Evers on Friday.
Insurance
Kaul submits brief supporting ACA
Attorney General Josh Kaul joined five other attorneys general in filing a legal brief last week against a lawsuit that could invalidate the Affordable Care Act.
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Health Reform
Wisconsin health plans could see millions through Supreme Court ruling
Some insurers offering individual health plans in Wisconsin could see tens of millions of dollars under a U.S. Supreme Court decision issued last week.
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Hospitals
Boatwright calls for unity, discusses SSM Health’s approach to COVID-19
Damond Boatwright, SSM Health in Wisconsin regional president, is calling for people from all backgrounds to come together, in light of the“uncertainty and the ominous nature” of COVID-19, its disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations and marches against police brutality.
Legislative
Evers calls for Medicaid expansion to fight racial disparities, COVID-19
Gov. Tony Evers reiterated his call for taking federal funds to expand Medicaid on Thursday, saying it would help address health disparities and those struggling in wake of COVID-19.
Health Tech
Epic helps Wisconsin’s fight against COVID-19
Since the early cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, Epic has supported the State Emergency Operations Center in its fight against the pandemic. The Verona-based electronic health records vendor has donated its services to help increase capacity and improve coordination.
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Community Care begins offering Family Care services in Dane County
Community Care started offering Family Care services in Dane County on Monday.
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Milwaukee officials say they’re in ‘double-crisis mode’ of fighting racism, COVID-19
Milwaukee health and local officials said they’re working to fight racism and disparities highlighted by marches in the city as well as COVID-19.
Northern Wisconsin drug treatment programs serve more than 900
Northern Wisconsin opioid and methamphetamine treatment programs funded by the state served 939 people last year, according to an annual report recently submitted to the Legislature.
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Caregiving task force hones in on specific policies
A state task force focused on caregivers identified policies last week that it plans to flesh out this summer for potential recommendations for Gov. Tony Evers' next state budget.
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