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Wisconsin Medicaid evaluates court decision on work requirements
Wisconsin Medicaid Director Amanda Dreyer said Thursday that the state is working through how an October federal court decision will affect the implementation of Medicaid work requirements.
Wisconsin hospital leaders talk health coverage changes, AI
During a wide-ranging discussion in Madison this week, Wisconsin hospital leaders talked about the impact of health coverage changes and artificial intelligence.
Wisconsin health system leaders review top challenges
Rising costs, demographic shifts and soon-to-be-in-effect Medicaid work requirements are top challenges for Wisconsin’s hospitals.
Wisconsin tops 500 measles cases
Wisconsin reported 551 measles cases this year in 19 counties as of Tuesday, according to the Department of Health Services.
Baldwin introduces Medicare buy-in proposal
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has introduced a plan to allow Americans between 50 and 64 to buy into Medicare.
Wisconsin receives second year of rural health transformation funding
Wisconsin will see $203.7 million through the second year of a federal program meant to transform rural healthcare.
Milwaukee Common Council adds grocery, pharmacy retention fund to budget
The Milwaukee Common Council unanimously amended the city’s proposed 2027 budget to create a $1.8 million account to retain and attract grocery stores and pharmacies to the city.
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Wisconsin hospital leaders talk health coverage changes, AI
During a wide-ranging discussion in Madison this week, Wisconsin hospital leaders talked about the impact of health coverage changes and artificial intelligence.
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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...
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Wisconsin Medicaid evaluates court decision on work requirements
Wisconsin Medicaid Director Amanda Dreyer said Thursday that the state is working through how an October federal court decision will affect the implementation of Medicaid work requirements.
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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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Wisconsin Medicaid evaluates court decision on work requirements
Wisconsin Medicaid Director Amanda Dreyer said Thursday that the state is working through how an October federal court decision will affect the implementation of Medicaid work requirements.
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Wisconsin hospital leaders talk health coverage changes, AI
During a wide-ranging discussion in Madison this week, Wisconsin hospital leaders talked about the impact of health coverage changes and artificial intelligence.
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Wisconsin’s governor candidates spar over abortion
Wisconsin’s gubernatorial candidates on Wednesday night sparred over what the other would do on abortion access if elected.
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HealthX Ventures supports New Jersey AI company
HealthX Ventures, a Madison-based venture capital firm, is supporting a New Jersey company that uses artificial intelligence to help people record, understand and share health information.
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Shawano County reports first measles case
Shawano County is the latest Wisconsin county to report a measles case.
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Columbia, Green Lake and Sauk counties report first measles cases
Three more Wisconsin counties are reporting measles.
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LGBTQ+ teens face higher rates of mental health challenges
LGBTQ+ teenagers experience mental health problems at higher rates than their peers, according to a report released by the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health last month.
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Marshfield raises $12.5 million for new NICU
Marshfield Clinic is moving forward with a new neonatal intensive care unit at its children’s hospital after raising more than $12.5 million.
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