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Legislators pass postpartum Medicaid extension
Legislation to support new moms is on its way to Gov. Tony Evers for approval.
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Exact Sciences CEO says ‘golden era’ of early cancer diagnosis has arrived
Madison-based Exact Sciences CEO Kevin Conroy said Thursday that the “golden era” of early cancer diagnosis is here and will “change everything.”
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Evers asks Congress to change new federal hemp definition
Gov. Tony Evers wants Congress to take action ahead of a new federal hemp definition set to take effect in November.
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Evers looks to bolster state’s food-as-medicine work
Gov. Tony Evers wants to take the state’s food-as-medicine work to the next level.
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Kaul joins coalition opposing Trump’s cap on student loans
Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of attorneys general and governors oppose President Donald Trump’s plan to cap graduate school loans.
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Community Action for Healthy Living closing
A northeast Wisconsin advocacy organization aimed at preventing youth substance misuse is closing its doors after losing key grants and funding streams.
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MACC Fund commits $11.5 million for pediatric cancer research at Versiti Blood Research Institute
The MACC Fund is committing $11.5 million to advance pediatric cancer research at the Versiti Blood Research Institute.
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Wisconsin at center of emerging psychedelic medicine movement
Psychedelic medicine is moving into the mainstream, offering hope for patients who suffer from severe depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction and more.
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Press ReleasesChildren’s Wisconsin receives Wisconsin Hospital Association’s Advocacy All-Star Award
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) presented its Advocacy All-Star Award to Children’s Wisconsin at the group’s annual Advocacy Day event on Feb. 25, attended by 1,100 advocates. Presented by WHA Senior...
Medicare/Medicaid
Dreyer named Medicaid director
The Department of Health Services has named Amanda Dreyer the state's Medicaid director.
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Insurance
State employee health plan delays decisions on drug program, plan design
The board overseeing the state employee health plan held off on making decisions Wednesday on whether to establish a program that counts drug coupons toward members’ cost-sharing limits and whether to increase what members pay out of pocket for care.
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Health Reform
Healthcare.gov sign-ups fall from last year
About 22,000 fewer Wisconsinites signed up for health insurance coverage during the past Healthcare.gov open enrollment period than the one before it.
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Hospitals
Wisconsin VA hospitals pursue upgrades
Veterans’ hospitals in Wisconsin are pursuing upgrades, as part of $4.8 billion the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plans to spend to improve facilities in fiscal year 2026.
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Democrats propose BadgerCare Plus public option
Forty-seven Democratic lawmakers released a bill Tuesday that would create a public option, establish a health plan for low-income individuals and small businesses, and create a state-based health insurance exchange.
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Mayo Clinic plans to expand Eau Claire emergency department
Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire plans to expand its emergency department.
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ThedaCare Physicians-Weyauwega set to close
ThedaCare will close a clinic in Weyauwega on June 30.
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Evers approves updated PFAS drinking water standards
Wisconsin’s drinking water standards are now in line with federal limits for “forever chemicals,” following action by Gov. Tony Evers.
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