Wisconsin medical residency programs saw a near 2 percent dip in applications this year from U.S. medical school graduates, including an almost 8 percent decrease for OB-GYN residencies.
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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and other senators sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration last week expressing disappointment about proposed guidance that would allow plant-based milk alternatives to be labeled as milk.
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The University of Wisconsin and Medical College of Wisconsin are rolling out grants for encouraging better maternal and child health outcomes after each being allocated $5.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds.
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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., backed two pieces of legislation intended to reduce drug costs earlier this month.
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Premiums for Affordable Care Act benchmark plans rose across the country over the past year, but Wisconsin faced an increase greater than the national average, according to a recent report.
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Medical professionals waiting for permanent credentials could be granted preliminary licenses under a bill that received a hearing last week in the Assembly Committee on Regulatory Licensing Reform. The provisional credentials would expire upon receival or denial of the permanent license.
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled last week that medical providers cannot charge patients for providing their health records in an electronic format.
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Outpatient antibiotic use overall declined between 2018 and 2021, but some providers still inappropriately prescribe antibiotics for viral respiratory issues, according to a recent report by the Department of Health Services.
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Almost a third of Wisconsin medical students will remain in state for their residencies.
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., brought back a proposal last week to the Senate that aims to ensure those disproportionately affected by abortion bans have greater access to services.
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