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DHS receives hundreds of applications for long-term care grants
The Department of Health Services has received 449 applications requesting more than $86 million for a second round of long-term care innovation grants funded by COVID-19 relief dollars.
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Baldwin calls on CMS to ‘thoroughly examine’ Medicare Advantage plans’ practices
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., is urging federal regulators to “thoroughly examine” the practices of Medicare Advantage plans amid reports of overpayments and improper care denials.
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Department of Corrections pushes to expand mental health, substance use disorder treatment
Department of Corrections Secretary Kevin Carr pitched the Legislature’s budget-writing committee Tuesday on Gov. Tony Evers’ plans for the state’s justice system, which include growing a program supporting people with mental illness leaving prison and expanding access to medication-assisted treatment for those with substance use disorders.
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Lt. Gov. Rodriguez joins coalition on reproductive healthcare access
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez has joined a coalition with 21 other lieutenant governors and second-in-commands focused on expanding reproductive healthcare access.
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Lawmakers differ on paid medical leave, unite on mental health
State lawmakers were divided along party lines over Gov. Tony Evers' plan to create a paid family and medical leave program, but were united in their support of taking action to meet mental health needs, during a Monday forum in Milwaukee.
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WHA: Hospital job vacancy rate neared double digits in 2021
The overall hospital job vacancy rate in Wisconsin almost reached double digits at the end of September 2021, according to a report released by the Wisconsin Hospital Association Tuesday.
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CDC recommends indoor public masking in Oneida, Forest counties
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends indoor public masking in Oneida and Forest counties in northern Wisconsin due to high COVID-19 trends.
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Last week, the Governor’s Health Equity Council released a full report detailing what can be done to address the health gaps that exist between Wisconsinites due to where they live, their income level or their race or ethnic identity.
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Press ReleasesWCHQ Provides Primary Care Tools to Address Obesity
MADISON, WI (March 24, 2023) —– The Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality (WCHQ) today announced the launch of two education elements, a webinar and a toolkit of resources, to help primary care providers in...
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Evers says providers will see Medicaid rate increase in state budget
Gov. Tony Evers said Thursday that healthcare providers will see a Medicaid rate increase under the state's 2023-25 budget.
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Dohmen Company Foundation launches $60 million investment fund
The Dohmen Company Foundation said Friday it's launching a fund that aims to invest $60 million in efforts to advance a healthier food system.
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Panelists discuss solutions, barriers to bolstering mental health workforce
The main barrier to boosting mental health access is a shortage of available workers, panelists said Tuesday at a Wisconsin Health News virtual event.
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Building commission deadlocks again on Evers’ capital budget
The State Building Commission on Thursday deadlocked on projects in Gov. Tony Evers’ 2023-25 capital budget, the third time during his tenure the body hasn’t signed off on his recommendations.
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Wisconsin Fertility Institute set to be acquired
Florida-based INVO Bioscience, a fertility company, has signed binding agreements to pay $10 million over three years to acquire the Wisconsin Fertility Institute in Madison, according to a recent statement.
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DHS staff update on end of public health emergency, start of Medicaid renewals
Department of Health Services staff shared updates Wednesday on what the end of the public health emergency means for Medicaid flexibilities and where things stand as the program’s continuous enrollment policy comes to an end.
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