Category: COVID-19 Update

Audit: DHS failed to account for all ventilators purchased during pandemic

by Sean Kirkby | May 30, 2023 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, DHS, Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

The Department of Health Services failed to account for all the ventilators it loaned out to hospitals and other entities during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also didn’t collect sufficient documentation for a grant program aimed at helping providers financially impacted by the crisis.

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On the record with Gov. Tony Evers

by Tim Stumm | May 26, 2023 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Insurance, Medicaid/Medicare, Mental Health, On The Record, Reproductive Health, State budget, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

As the legislative session ramps up and lawmakers continue their work on the state budget, Wisconsin Health News talked this week with Gov. Tony Evers about his health priorities.

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At-home care likely to keep growing, panelists say

by Sean Kirkby | May 24, 2023 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Health Tech, Hospitals, Top Stories | 0 |

At-home care expanded widely after regulations relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic and patients became more comfortable receiving care in their living rooms. Experts don't see that slowing down.

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Wisconsin Medical Society CEO weighs in on priorities

by Sean Kirkby | May 19, 2023 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Public Health, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

Next month will mark a year on the job for Wisconsin Medical Society CEO Mike Flesher.

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UW, MCW roll out grants aimed at improving maternal, child health outcomes

by Sean Kirkby | May 15, 2023 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Pediatrics, Population Health, Public Health, Reproductive Health, Top Stories | 0 |

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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CDC: Outagamie, Waupaca counties seeing ‘medium’ COVID-19 levels

by Sean Kirkby | May 8, 2023 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories | 0 |

Those at severe risk of illness from COVID-19 should take precautions in Outagamie and Waupaca counties, according to federal data.

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Insurers won’t offer free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests after public health emergency ends

by Sean Kirkby | May 4, 2023 | ACA, Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Insurance, Medicaid/Medicare, Pharmacy, Prescription Drugs, Public Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Wisconsin health plans will no longer cover eight over-the-counter COVID-19 tests per member for free each month, after the federal public health emergency ends next week.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Waukesha County court erred in ivermectin order

by Sean Kirkby | May 3, 2023 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Hospitals, Top Stories | 0 |

A Waukesha County court erred when it issued an order compelling an Advocate Health hospital to provide ivermectin, an antiparasitic drug, to a COVID-19 patient, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.

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CDC: 7 counties seeing ‘medium’ COVID-19 levels

by Sean Kirkby | May 1, 2023 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories | 0 |

Those at severe risk of illness from COVID-19 should take precautions in seven Wisconsin counties, the same number as last week, according to federal data.

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State transitions away from emergency COVID-19 response

by Sean Kirkby | Apr 27, 2023 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, DHS, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0 |

Wisconsin is following the federal government's lead in transitioning away from an emergency response to COVID-19.

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Psychology residency program at Children’s Wisconsin to launch soon

by Sean Kirkby | Apr 25, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Top Stories | 0 |

A psychology residency program at Children’s Wisconsin will welcome its inaugural class of four residents this summer.

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CDC: 7 counties seeing ‘medium’ COVID-19 levels

by Sean Kirkby | Apr 24, 2023 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, DHS, Population Health, Public Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Those at severe risk of illness from COVID-19 should take precautions in seven Wisconsin counties, two fewer than last week.

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