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Medical schools support intent behind bill requiring informed consent before pelvic exams for those under anesthesia
Wisconsin’s medical schools say they support the intent of a bill that requires written and informed consent before medical students can perform pelvic exams on patients under general anesthesia.
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More health systems require employers to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Froedtert Health, Marshfield Clinic Health System and UW Health are the latest health systems in the state to require their staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Committee votes to require UW System to submit COVID-19 plans for review
A Republican-controlled legislative committee voted Tuesday to require that the University of Wisconsin System submit any plans for COVID-19-related mandates on campus for its review.
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DHS reports 1,391 new COVID-19 cases
Wisconsin reported 1,391 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, per state data updated Tuesday. That’s the largest number since Feb. 3, when 1,526 cases were reported.
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Lawmakers consider slew of pharmacy bills
Wisconsin lawmakers considered a slew of pharmacy-related bills at a public hearing last week.
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More than 300 hospitalized with COVID-19 in state
More than 300 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized in the state as of Monday, according to data from the Wisconsin Hospital Association.
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DHS outlines plan for federal mental health boost
The Department of Health Services has released a plan on how to spend nearly $50 million in additional federal funding to meet mental health and substance use needs, per a Monday statement.
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DotCom Therapy eyes healthcare space
DotCom Therapy is eyeing Wisconsin organizations as it rolls out its healthcare strategy.
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Press ReleasesWPS Health Insurance teams up with Auxiant for ASO product
MADISON, Wis.—July 20, 2021—WPS Health Insurance announced today that it is working with Auxiant to provide top-tier administrative services for Wisconsin employers that self-fund their group health plans. WPS Health Insurance...
Medicare/Medicaid
Osthelder to lead Anthem’s Medicaid plan
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin has named Ted Osthelder president of its Medicaid health plan, per a Monday statement.
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Insurance
WEA Trust names new executive director
Vaughn Vance is the new executive director of WEA Trust.
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Health Reform
Healthcare.gov enrollment ticks up in Wisconsin
More than 25,000 Wisconsinites signed up for Healthcare.gov coverage during four-and-a-half months of a special open enrollment period launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hospitals
Aspirus acquires seven Ascension hospitals
Aspirus completed its acquisition of Ascension Wisconsin’s northern region on Sunday.
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Health Tech
DotCom Therapy eyes healthcare space
DotCom Therapy is eyeing Wisconsin organizations as it rolls out its healthcare strategy.
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Bill aims to protect complementary and alternative healthcare practitioners
Lawmakers considered legislation last week that aims to protect complementary and alternative healthcare practitioners and their patients. The plan has drawn concern from therapists.
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Legislators eye standing order for treatments counteracting severe allergic reactions
Legislators are seeking to create a statewide standing order for a treatment that counteracts severe allergic reactions.
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More Wisconsin healthcare providers require COVID-19 vaccination
More Wisconsin healthcare providers on Thursday announced COVID-19 vaccine mandates for their employees.
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Republican senator seeks to block UW System COVID-19 rules
The co-chair of a legislative committee overseeing administrative rules is moving to block the University of Wisconsin System from issuing requirements related to COVID-19.
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