Jack Kelly, Author at Wisconsin Health News

DHS initiative targets childhood lead poisoning

Feb 26, 2019 | Population Health, Top Stories |

The Department of Health Services is seeking approval from lawmakers for a new initiative targeting childhood lead poisoning.

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Rural health center recognizes Wisconsin hospitals

Feb 26, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

New rankings recognize 16 rural hospitals and critical access hospitals across the state as being top in the nation.

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Group Insurance Board chooses health savings accounts administrator

Feb 21, 2019 | Insurance, Top Stories |

The board overseeing the state employee health plan chose ConnectYourCare to administer its health savings accounts during a Wednesday meeting.

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More resources, programs needed to address dementia

Feb 21, 2019 | Population Health, Top Stories |

Policymakers should look at funding awareness, training and programs tailored to specific populations to address the growing burden of dementia, panelists said Wednesday.

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Aspirus partners with Civica Rx

Feb 21, 2019 | Pharmacy, Prescription Drugs, Top Stories |

Aspirus is among the latest health systems to partner with Civica Rx, a Utah-based generic drug company, according to a recent statement.

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Evers’ marijuana plan faces early opposition

Feb 19, 2019 | Prescription Drugs, Top Stories |

Gov. Tony Evers' plan to legalize medical marijuana in his budget bill drew concerns from Republicans, doctors and the state's business lobby Monday.

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Baldwin pushes for Medicare buy-in

Feb 14, 2019 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories |

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

Feb 14, 2019 | Legislature, Top Stories |

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

Feb 14, 2019 | Prescription Drugs, Top Stories |

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.