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Attorney General Kaul says it’s unclear whether state’s abortion ban is enforceable
It’s unclear whether an 1849 state law making it a felony to perform an abortion unless it’s necessary to save the life of a mother is enforceable following the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, according to Attorney General Josh Kaul.
State leaders, healthcare providers react to Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday morning overturned Roe v. Wade and its federal abortion protections, which could trigger the return of a 173-year-old state law restricting most abortions in Wisconsin.
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UW Health’s Conway talks rollout of COVID-19 vaccine for young kids
The first COVID-19 vaccine shots arrived in the state this week for those between 6 months and 5 years old.
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MCW receives $50 million to continue medical education transformation work
The Medical College of Wisconsin received a $50 million gift from the Kern Family Foundation to accelerate work it’s doing with other medical schools to transform medical education.
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CDC: Indoor masking recommended in public for five counties
Five Wisconsin counties are at the level of COVID-19 trends where federal health officials recommend wearing a mask when indoors in public, according to data updated Thursday.
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Evers provides $5 million to boost healthcare workforce
Gov. Tony Evers said Thursday he’s providing $5 million in grants to help train healthcare workers.
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GOP leaders gavel out of abortion special session
Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday quickly adjourned a special session called by Gov. Tony Evers to repeal the state’s ban on abortion in most cases, while a new poll shows little change in Wisconsinites’ opinions on abortion policies.
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Recognized for exceptional quality improvement, leadership The Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality (WCHQ) presented Fort HealthCare with its top award for excellence in quality improvement leadership at a celebration...
Medicare/Medicaid
Wisconsin set to see $1.4 million from settlement with Mallinckrodt over alleged Medicaid rebate fraud
Wisconsin will see around $1.4 million through a multi-state settlement with the U.S. subsidiary of the Mallinckrodt.
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JFC backs moving forward on extending reinsurance program
The Legislature’s budget-writing committee this week gave the green light for the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance to move forward on a five-year extension of a program aimed at lowering health insurance premiums in the individual market.
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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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Hospitals
UW Health plans new clinic for Madison’s west side
UW Health will soon start construction on a new ambulatory clinic on Madison’s west side.
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Health Tech
Epic plans to join TEFCA
Verona-based Epic will join the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement, a health information exchange framework aimed at improving data interoperability.
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Poll: Concern over coronavirus hits lowest point this year
Concern over the coronavirus has dropped to its lowest level this year, according to a Marquette Law School Poll released Wednesday.
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DHS orders 48,500 COVID-19 vaccine doses for young kids
Wisconsin has so far ordered 48,500 COVID-19 vaccine doses for children between 6 months and 5 years old, Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake told reporters Tuesday.
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COVID-19 vaccines for young kids expected in Wisconsin this week
COVID-19 vaccines for young children are expected in Wisconsin this week, Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake said Saturday.
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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin to stop offering abortions next week
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will schedule abortions through June 25 due to a decision from the Supreme Court that could overturn Roe v. Wade.
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