Legislature Archives - Wisconsin Health News

GOP lawmakers question Froedtert after police officer was denied care

by Sean Kirkby | Apr 18, 2025 | Hospitals, Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

State Republican lawmakers called on Froedtert Health to review its policies, after an on-duty Milwaukee Police Department officer was denied care because he was carrying his department-issued firearm.

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Republicans seek to block Medicaid automatic renewals for third time

by Sean Kirkby | Apr 14, 2025 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

A Republican-backed bill would block Medicaid from automatically renewing coverage, the third time members of the state Assembly have sought to do so.

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Bill would enter Wisconsin into interstate compact for dietitians

by Sean Kirkby | Apr 10, 2025 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

Wisconsin would join an interstate compact that allows dietitians to practice in multiple member states with a single credential, under legislation considered by an Assembly committee Wednesday.

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Caregivers, providers urge legislators to protect Medicaid

by Sean Kirkby | Apr 7, 2025 | Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, State budget, Top Stories | 0 |

Medicaid caregivers, providers and members urged state legislators to protect the safety-net program at a Friday public hearing in West Allis on the state’s next biennial budget, as federal lawmakers consider potential cuts.

DHS reviews changes to proposed newborn screening fee increase

by Sean Kirkby | Apr 3, 2025 | DHS, Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

State health officials are considering modifications to a proposed rule change that would raise fees for newborn screening, following concerns from lawmakers and hospitals.

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Evers extends prescription drug monitoring program requirements

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 31, 2025 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

Healthcare providers will have to continue checking the state’s prescription drug monitoring program before writing prescriptions for controlled substances, under a bipartisan law signed by Gov. Tony Evers Friday.

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Commission splits on Evers’ building plan

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 26, 2025 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

The State Building Commission deadlocked Tuesday on Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ 2025-27 capital budget, which includes hundreds of millions of dollars for health-related projects.

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Legislation aims to boost EMS providers

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 26, 2025 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

New legislation aims to support emergency medical services.

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Assembly passes ban on gender-affirming care for kids

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 21, 2025 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

The Assembly advanced a Republican-backed plan Thursday along party lines that would bar gender-affirming care for kids, a bill previously vetoed by Gov. Tony Evers and opposed by medical groups.

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Direct primary care bill advances

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 19, 2025 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

Senate Republicans advanced a plan Tuesday to create state law on direct primary care arrangements, after rejecting a Democratic amendment that would have added anti-discrimination protections to the bill.

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