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UW Health set to open expansion at its east Madison hospital
UW Health will open a $140 million expansion at its east Madison hospital on Nov. 2.
Richland County reports measles case
Richland County on Tuesday became the latest county to confirm a measles case linked to an outbreak in southwest Wisconsin that has reached 264 confirmed and probable cases.
Mid-State Technical College opens oral health lab
Mid-State Technical College has opened a new oral health lab at its Wisconsin Rapids campus.
Biohealth industry growth exceeds national trend
Growth in the state’s biohealth industry outpaces the national trend, according to a recent report released by BioForward Wisconsin.
Federal labor board certifies union at Rogers’ West Allis location
A National Labor Relations Board regional director last week certified the union election at Rogers Behavioral Health’s West Allis location and overruled the system’s objections to it.
BadgerCare Plus enrollment rises
BadgerCare Plus enrollment ticked up in September, the first time this year that the program’s rolls grew.
MCW receives $50 million for precision medicine
The Medical College of Wisconsin will use a $50 million donation — an amount that ties the largest philanthropic gift in the educational institution’s history — to advance its work in precision medicine.
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Effort looks to fight loneliness through social prescribing
At the start of next year, Wisconsin health providers will be able to prescribe arts, cultural and nature activities for those facing mental health challenges, chronic disease and social isolation.
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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...
Medicare/Medicaid
BadgerCare Plus enrollment rises
BadgerCare Plus enrollment ticked up in September, the first time this year that the program’s rolls grew.
Insurance
Workers’ compensation rates decline for 11th year
Wisconsin employers will see an average decrease in workers’ compensation insurance rates this year, the 11th straight year that premiums have fallen.
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Health Reform
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.
Hospitals
Aspirus Health opens neonatal clinic
Aspirus Health opened a neonatal clinic in Wausau.
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Legislative
Wisconsin’s Medicaid budget outlook improves, but shortfall still expected
Wisconsin Medicaid’s financial outlook has improved, but the program faces an estimated $269.2 million shortfall in state dollars by the end of the current biennial budget.
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Health Tech
Biohealth industry growth exceeds national trend
Growth in the state’s biohealth industry outpaces the national trend, according to a recent report released by BioForward Wisconsin.
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Epic plans to disclose cash prices for prescriptions at point of care
Verona-based Epic plans to allow pharmacies to share cash prices with health systems using its software starting next summer.
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Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty sues over law impacting MCW
The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty has filed a lawsuit to block a state law that requires the Medical College of Wisconsin to make efforts to ensure 5 percent of its total enrollment consists of minority students in order to qualify for taxpayer dollars.
Advocates for seniors, those with disabilities call for focus on key issues
Advocates for older adults and those with disabilities are urging candidates running for governor to support Medicaid home and community-based services, address affordable and accessible housing, and fund special education.
Dane County Board members consider additional funding for Journey
Dane County Board supervisors may provide Journey Mental Health Center an additional $400,000 through the county’s 2027 budget, after the mental healthcare organization raised concerns about its ability to enter into new county contracts.
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