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Milwaukee issues mask advisory as COVID-19 cases rise, Madison holding off on mandate
As COVID-19 cases tick up across the state, health leaders in the state’s most populous regions are saying residents should consider masks, but are stopping short of mandates.
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CDC recommends indoor masking in 18 counties, including Milwaukee
Eighteen Wisconsin counties, including its most populous, have passed the threshold where the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people mask indoors in public spaces, according to data released Thursday night.
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Kaplan talks COVID-19 lessons, health system expansion
UW Health CEO Dr. Alan Kaplan weighed in on the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic, his health system’s efforts to expand care and how mergers in the state could affect them during a Wisconsin Health News Newsmaker event Thursday.
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Marshfield Medical Center-Minocqua to expand
Marshfield Medical Center-Minocqua broke ground on an expansion Thursday.
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Baldwin brings back palliative and hospice care bill
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., reintroduced bipartisan legislation Thursday to boost the palliative and hospice care workforce.
Omicron surge hit hospital finances hard, health systems expect more challenges
Wisconsin health system revenues took a financial hit during the omicron surge earlier this year, with providers likely to see continued challenges due to ongoing labor and supply chain issues.
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New report shows COVID-19 negatively impacted patient safety
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted patient experience and safety, likely due to the strain healthcare workers endured during the height of the pandemic, according to a new report from an organization of employers and payers.
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Press ReleasesThe Froedtert & MCW health network to offer new generation radiation therapy to patients
Milwaukee — The Froedtert & MCW health network announced today a partnership with Legion Healthcare Partners, which will aid the health network’s plan to provide technologically-evolved proton therapy for cancer...
Medicare/Medicaid
Legislative review begins for extending postpartum Medicaid coverage
The Department of Health Services on Friday submitted a plan for legislative review to extend Medicaid coverage for those who are pregnant to 90 days postpartum.
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Insurance
Transitional ACA plans extended ‘indefinitely’ until federal action
Insurers in Wisconsin will be allowed to renew transitional health plans that don’t comply with the Affordable Care Act “indefinitely” until federal officials act.
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Health Reform
Johnson’s comments on GOP priorities, ACA draw fire from Democrats
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., on Monday night sought to clarify comments he made about Republican priorities and repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act that drew flack from Democrats and the White House.
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Legislative
Board says Legislature will have to act on kratom
A state regulatory board on Friday said the Legislature will have to act to legalize kratom in Wisconsin, after lawmakers asked them to look into making the change.
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Health Tech
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals breaks ground on Verona expansion
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, a genetic medicine company, broke ground on its $220 million expansion in Verona on Monday.
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More From Wisconsin Health News
UW Health breaks ground on Eastpark Medical Center
UW Health broke ground on a medical center on Madison’s east side on Tuesday.
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Bellin Health plans new pediatric, adolescent specialty care clinic
Bellin Health will build a new pediatric and adolescent specialty care clinic in Ashwaubenon, according to a Tuesday statement.
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CNA training program to expand
A program launched to address a shortage of certified nursing assistants is getting a $6 million boost.
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Wisconsin ranks 14th nationally for senior health
Wisconsin ranks 14th in the nation when it comes to the health of its seniors, down four spots from when the United Health Foundation last ranked states in 2019.
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