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‘Evolving’ WISHIN targets pharmacy, post-acute care markets
The Wisconsin Statewide Health Information Network continues to diversify and grow. WISHIN, the state’s health information exchange, helps facilitate the flow of patient information between providers and others, regardless of the type of electronic health record systems they use.
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CMS temporarily extends BadgerCare Plus childless adult coverage, axes premiums
The federal government has granted a one-year extension to a BadgerCare Plus project that provides healthcare coverage to childless adults who make less than the federal poverty level. It continues to review the project, which was set to expire at the end of the year.
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U.S. Supreme Court upholds award to Epic in trade secrets case
The United States Supreme Court last week denied an attempt by Tata Consultancy Services, an India-based information technology company, to appeal a lower court decision upholding $140 million in punitive damages it owes to Verona-based Epic.
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Dane County, Madison look to support violence prevention efforts
Public Health Madison & Dane County is providing additional funding to support violence prevention efforts.
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Bill would allow out-of-state mental healthcare providers to practice telehealth in Wisconsin
Out-of-state mental healthcare providers would be able to practice telehealth in Wisconsin under a bill that received a public hearing this week in the Senate.
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Attorney urges action on AI use in healthcare
A Wisconsin attorney earlier this month urged United States senators to take action on the use of artificial intelligence by health insurance companies, warning that hundreds of thousands of incorrect healthcare coverage denials are likely going unchallenged.
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Report: Hospitals provided $2.1 billion in community benefits in FY 2022
Wisconsin hospitals and health systems provided more than $2.1 billion in community benefits and charity care during fiscal year 2022, according to a Wisconsin Hospital Association report released Tuesday.
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Press ReleasesMarshfield Clinic Health System funding to support 21 organizations in addressing transportation, childhood hunger, other health inequities
MARSHFIELD – Marshfield Clinic Health System and Security Health Plan have announced the awardees of the Addressing Health Disparities funding program. A total of 21 organizations will receive $202,478 in funding. The list of...
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Report: Short-term health plans may attract more enrollees as Medicaid renewals return
Short-term health plans, which aim to serve as a bridge for consumers between different sources of health coverage and aren't subject to Affordable Care Act protections, may divert some from more comprehensive coverage with the return of Medicaid renewals, according to a report released by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance last week.
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Wisconsin Partnership Program awards community grants
The Wisconsin Partnership Program, a grantmaking program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, has awarded three grants that will provide up to $250,000 each over three years.
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Next round of veterans’ mental health funding opens
Gov. Tony Evers’ administration said Monday it’s now accepting applications for a second round of veteran mental health grants.
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Report identifies network adequacy challenges for Wisconsin insurers
Insurers offering individual health plans in Wisconsin report network adequacy challenges, and those offering Healthcare.gov plans “appear only partially prepared” to meet additional reporting requirements pursued by federal regulators, according to a study released Monday.
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iCare, Community Care join Wisconsin Association of Health Plans
Medicaid long-term care managed care organizations iCare and Community Care will join the Wisconsin Association of Health Plans at the start of next year.
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