Evers’ budget seeks to erase wait list for long-term care program, allow import of generic drugs
Gov. Tony Evers will propose erasing a wait list for a state program serving children with disabilities in his budget Thursday.
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Republicans question Palm on Medicaid expansion, Planned Parenthood
Republican lawmakers pressed Andrea Palm, Gov. Tony Evers’ pick to run the Department of Health Services, on Medicaid expansion, Planned Parenthood and workforce issues at a confirmation hearing Wednesday before the Senate health committee.
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Medicaid rate increase, buy-in may help workforce shortage, advocates say
Long-term care advocates want to address a workforce shortage by increasing Medicaid rates and allowing direct care workers and family caregivers to buy into BadgerCare.
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Marshfield Clinic Health System has launched a new telehealth program with HRS to improve patient quality of life, reduce emergency department (ED) visits, and limit disease exacerbations.
Marshfield Clinic Health System (Marshfield) has launched a new telehealth program with Health Recovery Solutions (HRS). Marshfield has introduced HRS telehealth software to improve patient quality of life, reduce emergency...
Read MoreWisconsin is Ready for Medical Marijuana
Over a decade ago, I was introduced to a woman named Jacki Rickert. She wasn’t the first person to come into my office advocating for the legalization of medical marijuana, that was Gary Storck, but she made a lasting...
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Building Commission releases funds for MCW, mental health projects
The state's Building Commission recently approved the release of funds to help the Medical College of Wisconsin finish its Wausau campus, according to a statement from Gov. Tony Evers' office last week.
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