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Survey: Three in five Wisconsinites face healthcare affordability challenges

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 31, 2023 | Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0 |

Nearly three in five Wisconsinites have experienced at least one healthcare affordability burden in the past year, and four in five are worried about affording healthcare in the future, according to a survey released Monday.

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Evers to prioritize mental health in coming budget

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 25, 2023 | Legislature, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday that he is proposing $500 million to improve access to mental health services in his 2023-25 budget.

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Vos: GOP will renew push for Medicaid work requirements

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 20, 2023 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, said Thursday that Republicans will renew their push for Medicaid work requirements.

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GOP backs referendum on work requirements, Democrats call for vote on abortion rights

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 18, 2023 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

The Republican-controlled Senate on Tuesday backed adding an advisory referendum to the April 4 ballot on whether childless adults should work to receive benefits through programs for low-income Wisconsinites.

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Supporting, diversifying healthcare workforce among topics at budget listening session

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 17, 2023 | Legislature, State budget, Top Stories | 0 |

Supporting and diversifying the healthcare workforce were among suggestions by attendees at a virtual listening session hosted by Gov. Tony Evers last week as he develops his plan for the 2023-25 state budget.

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GOP lawmakers suspend rule barring conversion therapy

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 13, 2023 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

A Republican-controlled legislative committee voted on party lines Thursday to suspend a state rule barring professional counselors from attempting to change LGBTQ+ clients’ sexual orientation and gender identities, a practice opposed by health organizations.

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Evers names Medicaid expansion, abortion access among top priorities

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 4, 2023 | Abortion, Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

Gov. Tony Evers wants the state to take federal dollars to expand Medicaid and "restore the freedoms" Wisconsinites had the day before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a constitutional right to abortion.

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Medical Examining Board signs off on chaperone rule

by Tim Stumm | Dec 22, 2022 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

The Medical Examining Board on Wednesday signed off on a draft of a rule on use of chaperones and other observers during sensitive patient exams. The proposal will now head to the governor's office and then the Legislature for their consideration.

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Health-related groups report time, money spent lobbying for first half of 2022

by Tim Stumm | Dec 22, 2022 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

Workforce, abortion rights, rural healthcare, tobacco use and Medicaid were leading issues for health-related lobbying during the first half of 2022.

Cabral-Guevara to chair Senate health committee

by Tim Stumm | Dec 22, 2022 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

Sen.-elect Rachael Cabral-Guevara, R-Appleton, will chair the Senate Committee on Health next session, according to a recent statement.

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Occupational licenses committee forwards bills

by Tim Stumm | Dec 20, 2022 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

A legislative study committee last week signed off on bills aimed at reforming the way the state credentials professionals, including healthcare providers.

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Dane County moves forward on program to support healthcare, public health workforce

by Tim Stumm | Dec 13, 2022 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

Dane County is moving forward on developing a program aiming to support the retention, recruitment and well-being of front-line healthcare and public health workers.

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