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DHS: 1,271 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths
The Department of Health Services reported 1,271 more cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Monday, for a total of 102,498.
RAND report says Wisconsin 10th highest in nation for hospital costs
Hospital prices in Wisconsin ranked 10th highest in the nation, according to a report released Friday that aims to provide a more comprehensive look on what employers pay for healthcare.
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Wisconsin surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 cases
Wisconsin’s COVID-19 case count surpassed 100,000 on Sunday.
EMS providers hopeful about second round of COVID-19 relief payments
The head of an association representing Wisconsin ambulances said emergency medical services providers are “cautiously optimistic” they’ll see more money from the state’s second round of COVID-19 provider relief payments, after some services didn’t see funding in the first round.
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Wisconsin breaks COVID-19 record second day in a row
Wisconsin set a record for the second day in a row for new COVID-19 cases, reporting 2,533 on Friday.
Thompson: Shutting down UW campuses not on the table
Closing University of Wisconsin campuses is not on the table as COVID-19 cases mount at schools across the state, UW System Interim President Tommy Thompson told Wisconsin Health News during an exclusive interview Friday.
Prevea Health CEO: Testing main ‘weapon’ against COVID-19
Prevea Health has taken a lead role in COVID-19 testing in northeast Wisconsin. That's come at a cost for the physician group, but CEO Dr. Ashok Rai said it's necessary.
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DHS: 1,271 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths
The Department of Health Services reported 1,271 more cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Monday, for a total of 102,498.
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Press ReleasesThird Annual BHCG Golf Outing Raises Spirits and More Than $30,000 for Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers During Time of Critical Need
MILWAUKEE – September 16, 2020 – The Business Health Care Group (BHCG), a coalition of employers primarily located throughout eastern Wisconsin, held its third annual golf outing, On Course for the Clinic, at Ironwood Golf...
Medicare/Medicaid
Medicaid division reorganizes
The state’s Medicaid division is reorganizing, in part to focus more on health equity.
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Insurance
ETF head stepping down
The leader of the state agency charged with administering the state employee health plan is stepping down.
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Health Reform
Anthem returns to Wisconsin’s Healthcare.gov market
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin said Thursday it’s partnering with Ascension Wisconsin to offer health plans on Healthcare.gov next year in southeast Wisconsin.
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Legislative
Legislature convenes, doesn’t take action on Evers’ bills
Legislative leaders on Monday convened a special session called for by Gov. Tony Evers to address police reform and racial equity, but didn’t immediately take up his plans. The lawmakers left the session open, rather than adjourn it, meaning they might take future action.
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Health Tech
GE Healthcare plans $50 million investment in West Milwaukee
GE Healthcare is planning a $50 million investment in its West Milwaukee facility as part of an effort to concentrate teams and resources across the state. The plan is still subject to collective bargaining with the company’s unions.
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More From Wisconsin Health News
Wisconsin shatters record for new daily COVID-19 cases
Wisconsin reported 2,034 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, setting a new record for the most cases reported in a single day. The total is now 94,746.
Madison chamber pushes back against COVID-19 fines
The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is pushing back against Public Health Madison and Dane County’s plan to start issuing fines for bars and restaurants that violate capacity limits and other COVID-19 restrictions.
All but one county seeing high COVID-19 activity
Every county but one in Wisconsin is seeing high levels of COVID-19 activity, and more than a third in the state are seeing a growing trajectory of COVID-19 cases, the Department of Health Services said Wednesday.
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New suicide prevention call center opens
A new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline call center recently opened in Wisconsin. Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin will manage the new center, known as the Wisconsin Lifeline, under a $2 million grant from the Department of Health Services. It’s part of Wisconsin’s share of the federal Community Mental Health Services Block Grant. The center will […]
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