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DHS: 481 new COVID-19 cases, 13 more deaths
The Department of Health Services reported 481 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, for a total of 606,755.
Kiio expands offerings
Kiio has expanded its offerings beyond low back pain management and prevention to help with knee, neck and hip pain.
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DHS creates Office of Health Equity
The Department of Health Services said Monday it’s creating an Office of Health Equity that will research and analyze policies to address social determinants of health, like housing, stable income and healthcare.
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More Wisconsin communities end mask requirements
The city of Beloit and villages of Whitefish Bay and Shorewood ended their mask requirements Monday.
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DHS reports lowest daily COVID-19 case count since April 2020
The Department of Health Services reported 116 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, its lowest daily case count in more than a year.
Some local governments lift mask mandates
Some local governments ended indoor mask mandates last week after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance saying those fully vaccinated against COVID-19 don’t need to wear face coverings in most circumstances.
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Nearly 13,000 Wisconsinites between 12 and 15 receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly 13,000 Wisconsin children between the ages of 12 and 15 received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine through Saturday, after state and federal officials cleared the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for them in the middle of last week.
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DHS: 481 new COVID-19 cases, 13 more deaths
The Department of Health Services reported 481 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, for a total of 606,755.
On The Record
Panelists review healthcare transparency work, future efforts
A Wisconsin Health News panel this week weighed in on healthcare transparency efforts in the state as well as where to go next.
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2020 Wisconsin Health News Hospital CEO Roundtable
The COVID-19 crisis has transformed how healthcare is delivered. What changes are here to stay? How are hospitals responding to inequities further exacerbated by the crisis? What does the pandemic mean for healthcare costs?
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Press ReleasesNeurocrine Biosciences Supports Mental Health Month and Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week
– Mental Health Advocacy Community Recognizes and Over 40 States Declare First Week of May (2-8) Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week to Raise Awareness of this Burdensome and Often Misunderstood Condition – Recent...
Medicare/Medicaid
Wisconsin poised to get extra $330 million for long-term care
Wisconsin is poised to receive an estimated $330 million more in Medicaid funding for long-term care services due to an increase in federal match.
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Insurance
Business Health Care Group, Centivo partner
The Business Health Care Group recently partnered with a New York health plan to offer coverage for its self-funded members starting next year.
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Health Reform
Special open enrollment period boosts Healthcare.gov sign-ups
A little less than 6,000 Wisconsinites signed up for coverage during the first two-and-a-half months of a Healthcare.gov special enrollment period compared to the same time last year, according to federal data released Thursday.
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Hospitals
Marshfield Medical Center-Neillsville opens
Marshfield Medical Center-Neillsville opened Saturday.
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Legislative
Joint Finance Committee backs money for suicide prevention, veterans homes
The Joint Finance Committee on Thursday approved money for veteran suicide prevention efforts and for the state’s veterans homes to respond to future natural disasters and pandemics in the 2021-23 state budget.
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DHS: 513 new COVID-19 cases, one more death
The Department of Health Services reported 513 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, for a total of 605,376.
Milwaukee to lift most COVID-19 restrictions by mid-June
The city of Milwaukee will lift most COVID-19 restrictions on June 15.
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Most newly sequenced COVID-19 specimens are more contagious variants
Most sequenced COVID-19 specimens reported to the Department of Health Services in the last week are variants of concern.
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DHS: 485 new COVID-19 cases, 18 more deaths
The Department of Health Services reported 485 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, for a total of 604,863.
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