Author: Tim Stumm
Evers wins second term, Johnson declares victory
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers won reelection Tuesday, and Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, who holds a narrow lead over challenger Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, declared victory Wednesday morning in a race yet to be called by media outlets.
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Trust is key to success of value-based care, panelists say
Trust among providers and payers is a key factor in the success of value-based contracts, panelists said Tuesday during a Wisconsin Health News virtual event.
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MCW CEO: Health system faces ‘triple threat’ from RSV, flu, COVID-19
An increase in respiratory viruses could challenge the healthcare workforce and hospitals this fall, as they face a “triple threat” from respiratory syncytial virus, flu and COVID-19, the head of the Medical College of Wisconsin said Tuesday.
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Wisconsinites see increased travel times to access abortion services
Wisconsinites in a majority of the state’s counties will face an average travel increase of 82 miles to access abortion services due to the overturn of Roe v. Wade, according to a study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
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DHS launches telehealth service to boost access to COVID-19 therapeutics
Wisconsinites who test positive for COVID-19 will be able to use a free, statewide telehealth consultation service to receive antiviral treatments, the Department of Health Services announced Wednesday.
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Plan offers travel reimbursement for Dane County employees seeking abortion services
A Dane County Board of Supervisors committee this week forwarded an amendment to the county’s next budget that would reimburse employees for travel expenses related to receiving abortion services.
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