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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.
Measles count ticks up to 288
Wisconsin health officials reported 21 more measles cases on Friday, for a total of 288 confirmed and probable cases this year.
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.
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.
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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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
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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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.
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.
Health Tech
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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Federal labor board files complaint against Rogers
The National Labor Relations Board has filed a complaint against Rogers Behavioral Health over allegations it illegally fired six workers at its West Allis treatment center during a push to unionize.
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DHS reports measles cases in Rock County
Public health officials on Tuesday reported five probable measles cases in Rock County, the first in the county this year.
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Emplify Health partners with Pearl Health on value-based care
Emplify Health has partnered with Pearl Health, a New York City-based health tech company focused on value-based care, to improve care for around 25,000 Medicare patients across its 11-hospital system.
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Health systems home in on cardio-kidney-metabolic disease
Wisconsin health systems are making progress in improving outcomes for those with cardio-kidney-metabolic disease, says the Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality.
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