Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Medicaid enrollment falls

Oct 20, 2023 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories |

Wisconsin’s Medicaid enrollment continued to fall in September, according to state data.

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DHS prepares to reinstate MAPP work, premium requirements

Oct 19, 2023 | DHS, Top Stories |

The Department of Health Services is preparing to reinstate work requirements and premiums for a program that provides Medicaid coverage to adults with disabilities who are working or interested in working.

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Bill would require public buildings to offer menstrual products

Oct 19, 2023 | Reproductive Health, Top Stories |

Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard, D-Madison, is pursuing legislation requiring state, local and school buildings to provide menstrual products in restrooms.

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State receives $17 million for 988 mental health crisis line

Oct 19, 2023 | DHS, Top Stories |

The Department of Health Services will receive almost $17 million through two federal grants to enhance the 988 Wisconsin Lifeline, which provides support to those in mental health crises.

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Community Care announces branding update

Oct 19, 2023 | Press Releases |

BROOKFIELD, Wis. (October 18, 2023) – Community Care, Inc., the Brookfield-based managed care organization, is getting a new look. Leaders announced that the organization will be undergoing a complete brand refresh, which...

Wisconsin ranks 22nd for health of women, children

Oct 18, 2023 | Public Health, Reproductive Health, Top Stories |

Wisconsin ranks 22nd nationally when it comes to the health of women and children, according to a recent report by the United Health Foundation.

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Senate passes healthcare bills

Oct 18, 2023 | Legislature, Nursing, Top Stories |

The Senate on Tuesday sent a plan barring the provision of gender-affirming care to kids to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk for an expected veto, advanced a bill overhauling licensure for advanced practice nurses and fired the chair of the board overseeing doctors.

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Aspirus signs definitive agreement with St. Luke’s

Oct 17, 2023 | Health Systems, Top Stories |

Aspirus Health and Duluth, Minn.-based St. Luke’s are a step closer to a merger. The organizations have signed a definitive agreement and hope to complete the affiliation by spring 2024.

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