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Rural EMS faces ‘crisis’
Rural emergency medical services, which largely rely on volunteers, are facing staffing challenges, and a report released last month warned that could soon impact public safety.
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Prevea Health CEO says health systems are ‘overwhelmed’
Wisconsin health systems are “overwhelmed” as they grapple with a COVID-19 surge fueled by the contagious delta variant, Prevea Health CEO Dr. Ashok Rai said Thursday.
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Nordic acquires Cerner consultants
Madison-based Nordic Consulting has acquired S&P Consultants, a healthcare information technology consultancy based in Massachusetts with a focus on Cerner software, per a Thursday statement.
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Froedtert buys Sensia Wellness
Froedtert Health has acquired Sensia Wellness, a provider of occupational health, wellness and primary care services, per a Thursday statement.
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State sees second day in row of 4,000-plus new COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health Services reported 4,534 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, the second day in a row with more than 4,000 new cases, per state data updated Wednesday.
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Medicaid Director Jones to step down
Medicaid Director Jim Jones will step down this month, after serving in the position for almost three years, a Department of Health Services official said at a meeting Wednesday.
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Flu activity increases at universities
The Department of Health Services warned Wednesday that there’s been increased influenza activity and outbreaks among college and university students in the Midwest, including Wisconsin.
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Oct. 26, 2021- WHN Insurance CEO Roundtable
Insurance leaders discussed the impact of COVID-19, health costs, technology, health disparities and more during a virtual panel.
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Press ReleasesNetwork Health and ThedaCare announce agreement to provide additional access to healthcare for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries
Menasha, Wis. – (October 20, 2021) – Network Health, a Wisconsin-based health insurer, and ThedaCare are pleased to announce they have signed an agreement to provide Medicare Advantage patients greater access to health care...
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SSM Health finalizes partnership with Medica, McPhearson out at Dean
Medica and SSM Health said Wednesday they’ve finalized their strategic relationship and Dean Health Plan has a new leader.
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Health Reform
Covering Wisconsin gets another funding boost
Covering Wisconsin will receive $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to help people sign up for health insurance, Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake said Friday.
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Hospitals
WHA: Hospitals contributed $1.9 billion in community benefits in fiscal year 2020
Wisconsin hospitals contributed $1.9 billion in community benefits and charity care during fiscal year 2020, according to a report released Tuesday by the Wisconsin Hospital Association.
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Committee signs off on settlements totaling more than $400 million for opioid efforts
The Joint Finance Committee unanimously approved two settlement agreements Tuesday, bringing $420.2 million over 18 years to Wisconsin to fight the opioid epidemic.
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Wisconsin in ‘dangerous place’ for COVID-19
Wisconsin surpassed 9,000 deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, and a Milwaukee County health leader said the state is in a “dangerous place."
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City of Milwaukee issues indoor mask advisory
The city of Milwaukee issued an indoor mask advisory Tuesday in response to the omicron COVID-19 variant and the high burden of the disease in the community.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU admissions reach 2021 highs
COVID-19 hospitalizations reached a new high for 2021 on Monday.
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Small cities, towns, villages receive $205.8 million in COVID-19 relief funds
Smaller cities, towns and villages in Wisconsin will receive $205.8 million in their first allotment of federal COVID-19 relief funds provided through a program created by the American Rescue Plan Act, Gov. Tony Evers’ office said Monday.
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