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Disability Rights Wisconsin’s new executive director details priorities

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 8, 2019 | Long Term Care, Medicaid/Medicare, Mental Health, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

There's more work to be done to ensure that children with disabilities are getting the services they need, according to Lea Kitz, the new executive director for Disability Rights Wisconsin.

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Alliance aims to support family caregiving in the state

by Sean Kirkby | Nov 19, 2018 | Long Term Care, Top Stories | 0 |

An alliance of disability and aging advocacy organizations briefed members of the Long Term Care Advisory Council last week on their efforts to support caregiving in the state.

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Heritage Senior Living partners with UW-Milwaukee, Medication Management Partners

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 26, 2018 | Health Tech, Long Term Care, Top Stories | 0 |

A senior living provider based in West Allis has inked agreements with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a medication management company to improve healthcare for its residents.

Long-term care providers laud funding for direct care worker wages

by Jack Kelly | Sep 21, 2018 | Long Term Care, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

State health officials are looking to continue funding provided in the last budget for Family Care workers.

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WisCaregiver Careers Program sees high demand

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 20, 2018 | Long Term Care, Top Stories | 0 |

Thousands have registered to participate in a state program aimed at increasing the number of nurse aides, but a lack of capacity has slowed down training, according to Department of Health Services staff.

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DHS revising Family Care waivers

by Jack Kelly | Sep 17, 2018 | Federal Government, Long Term Care, Top Stories | 0 |

The Department of Health Services is seeking input on how to modify its long-term care programs as it prepares to seek federal approval to continue them.

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As Murphy sails into retirement, Pochowski takes the helm at WALA

by Sean Kirkby | Jul 27, 2018 | Long Term Care, On The Record, Top Stories, WHN Stories | 0 |

Murphy, who’s set to retire Friday on his 70th birthday after leading WALA for more than two decades, said in a recent interview that being an “odd duck” has been his trademark.

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Wisconsin ranks 12th in nation for senior health

by Ellie Borstad | May 21, 2018 | Long Term Care, Top Stories, WHN Stories | 0 |

Wisconsin ranks high compared to other states when it comes to the health of seniors, according to a new report from the United Health Foundation.

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More than 1,000 sign up through state program to get CNA training

by Sean Kirkby | May 4, 2018 | Long Term Care, Top Stories, WHN Stories | 0 |

The Department of Health Services announced Thursday that more than 1,000 people have signed up for a state program that offers free training on becoming a certified nursing assistant.

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Report: Wisconsin faces continuing long-term caregiver shortage crisis

by Ellie Borstad | May 1, 2018 | Long Term Care, Top Stories, WHN Stories | 0 |

Wisconsin continues to face a long-term care workforce crisis, and providers warn that vacancy rates are getting worse, according to a Monday report.

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DHS, TMG warn of information breach after laptop stolen

by Sean Kirkby | Apr 4, 2018 | Health Tech, Long Term Care, Top Stories, WHN Stories | 0 |

A theft of a laptop and work bag could expose personal information for 779 participants in the IRIS program, according to a Wednesday statement from the Department of Health Services.

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Advocates push for long-term savings accounts

by Ellie Borstad | Feb 22, 2018 | DHS, Legislature, Long Term Care, Top Stories, WHN Stories | 0 |

Advocates are pushing for a bill that would establish long-term savings accounts for aging Wisconsinites but time to pass the proposal is running out.

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