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Former deputy Medicaid director tapped to lead program
Jim Jones, a former deputy Medicaid director, has been tapped to lead the state’s program, a spokeswoman for the Department of Health Services confirmed.
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More oversight of state employee health plan reserves needed, audit suggests
The Department of Employee Trust Funds should work with the Group Insurance Board to step up oversight of the state employee health plan's reserves, the Legislative Audit Bureau recommended Friday.
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Evers to propose medical marijuana legalization in the budget
Gov. Tony Evers said Monday his budget will include proposals to legalize medical marijuana and align Wisconsin's laws on cannabidiol, also known as CBD oil, with federal regulations.
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Baldwin backs Medicaid buy-in
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., said Friday she's signed onto a proposal allowing people to buy into Medicaid, the second bill she backed last week expanding coverage through a public insurance program.
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DOJ awards drug trafficking grants
More money will head to 48 counties to fight drug trafficking, the state's Department of Justice announced Thursday. The grants come from legislation targeting the state's opioid epidemic.
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Raymond talks physician shortages, health disparities
The Medical College of Wisconsin's two regional campuses in Wausau and Green Bay are showing promising results, CEO Dr. John Raymond said this week.
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Doctor groups concerned about recent DOJ letters
Two groups representing Wisconsin doctors warned Thursday that recent federal Department of Justice letters to providers about opioid prescribing could make it harder for some patients to get care.
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Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW), the designated Protection and Advocacy system for people with disabilities, is pleased to support Governor Evers’ Dental Access Initiative. Many Wisconsinites with disabilities experience...
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Healthgrades ranks seven Wisconsin hospitals among top 250
Seven Wisconsin hospitals are among the top 250 in the nation, according to a recent report.
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Nordic goes international
Nordic, a Madison-based health technology consulting firm, has expanded into the international consulting market with its recent acquisition of a Canadian company, according to a recent statement.
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Baldwin pushes for Medicare buy-in
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced legislation Wednesday allowing people to buy into Medicare when they turn 50, drawing ire from hospitals and insurers.
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Lawmakers look to make interstate medical licensure compact permanent
Legislators want to make Wisconsin's participation permanent in a compact allowing doctors to more easily practice across state lines.
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Monitored drugs decline 20 percent in Wisconsin during last three years
The total amount of drugs monitored by the state declined 20 percent between 2015 and 2018, with the most significant drops coinciding with state efforts to fight the opioid epidemic, according to a recent report.
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CDC: Surge in e-cigarette use wipes out gains in reducing teen tobacco use
Federal health officials said this week that a surge in e-cigarette use has wiped out recent gains in reducing youth tobacco product use.
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