Category: Federal Government
Raymond reflects on leading MCW, what’s next
Medical College of Wisconsin CEO Dr. John Raymond reflected on leading the state’s private medical school for more than 15 years and what’s next for healthcare at a Wisconsin Health News event this week.
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Evers says ‘no’ to undoing FoodShare payments
Gov. Tony Evers on Sunday ripped the Trump administration for telling Wisconsin to pull back food assistance payments to 700,000 Wisconsinites after issuing them last week. On Monday, he joined other states to ask a court to block the request.
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State prepares to apply for federal rural health funding
The Department of Health Services is seeking input as it prepares to apply for a portion of the $50 billion rural health transformation program included in the federal budget bill that President Donald Trump approved last month.
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Kaul sues Trump over access to gender-affirming care
Attorney General Josh Kaul alleged in a Friday lawsuit that the Trump administration is overstepping its authority by threatening criminal prosecution and investigations to pressure healthcare providers to stop offering gender-affirming care to those under the age of 19.
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Planned Parenthood warns GOP tax-and-spending bill could close clinics
Congressional Republicans’ tax-and-spending plan would block Medicaid from paying for services provided by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, forcing the family planning provider to close health centers, lay off staff and turn away patients, CEO Tanya Atkinson said Monday.
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Public health, healthcare providers press on with disparities work, amid scrutiny of DEI programs
Public health and healthcare providers are pushing ahead with their work to address persistent health disparities, as diversity, equity and inclusion efforts draw federal scrutiny.
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