Wisconsin’s governor candidates spar over abortion
Wisconsin’s gubernatorial candidates on Wednesday night sparred over what the other would do on abortion access if elected.
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Wisconsin’s Medicaid budget outlook improves, but shortfall still expected
Wisconsin Medicaid’s financial outlook has improved, but the program faces an estimated $269.2 million shortfall in state dollars by the end of the current biennial budget.
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Benefit administrators call for keeping humans in charge of healthcare decisions
Humans should remain accountable for healthcare decisions, companies that manage health, dental and long-term care benefits told a state study committee looking at artificial intelligence use in healthcare.
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Tech leaders urge pragmatism as legislators look at AI in healthcare
Policymakers should take a pragmatic approach toward artificial intelligence use in healthcare, technology company leaders said last week.
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Nurses call for preceptor tax credit
Nurses say that establishing a preceptor tax credit could encourage more of their colleagues to mentor students, as some in nursing graduate programs report struggles in finding clinical placements needed to complete their degrees.
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Consumer advocates urge patient protections for AI in healthcare
Consumer advocates urged a state legislative committee studying the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare to look at disclosure requirements and patient protections.
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Universities of Wisconsin seek $90 million for healthcare workforce training
The Universities of Wisconsin plan to seek $90 million in state funding through the next biennial budget to train 35,000 healthcare professionals during the coming decade.
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Legislative study committee members hope to offer guidance on AI in healthcare
Public members of a legislative study committee looking at artificial intelligence in healthcare hope they can offer guidance on using the rapidly evolving technology.
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State committee on AI in healthcare names members
A state legislative committee that aims to address artificial intelligence standards in the healthcare industry named its members Tuesday.
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DHS submits implementation plan for Medicaid coverage of pre-release services
State health officials expect to seek sign-off from the federal government to cover pre-release services for incarcerated people through Medicaid by the end of the year, according to a letter they sent to lawmakers last week.
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Chair, vice chair named for healthcare AI study committee
Senate Health Committee Chair Rachael Cabral-Guevara, R-Fox Crossing, will lead a newly created legislative study committee on the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Rep. Adam Neylon, R-Pewaukee, will vice chair.
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Senate votes down $1.8 billion tax-and-education bill
The Senate voted down a $1.8 billion tax-and-education bill Wednesday night, days after Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders unveiled the legislation. The plan would have provided additional funding for special education.
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