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Falls prevention should be prioritized, says report

Falls prevention should be prioritized, says report

by | Sep 19, 2023 | , , , | 0 |

Falls are a leading cause of injury and death in the state, and the number that emergency medical services providers are responding to is increasing at “an accelerated pace,” according to a study released by the Department of Health Services last week. 
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Report reveals disparities in diabetes management

Report reveals disparities in diabetes management

by | Aug 15, 2023 | , , , | 0 |

Patients with diabetes in urban and rural underserved areas face disparities when it comes to managing their condition compared to those in more advantaged urban areas, according to a recent report from a partnership of healthcare research groups. Those with diabetes and heart issues experienced even greater challenges.
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DHS awards most of first year of opioid settlement dollars

DHS awards most of first year of opioid settlement dollars

by | Jul 10, 2023 | , , , , , , | 0 |

The Department of Health Services has awarded or is in the process of awarding most of the first year of dollars it received under a national, multi-year opioid settlement with a drugmaker and three drug distributors. 
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Budget boosts providers; Evers vetoes gender-affirming care Medicaid restriction

Budget boosts providers; Evers vetoes gender-affirming care Medicaid restriction

by | Jul 10, 2023 | , , , , , , , , , , | 0 |

Gov. Tony Evers last week signed into law the state’s 2023-25 budget, leaving intact its healthcare investments and using his veto authority to strike a proposal barring Medicaid coverage of gender-affirming care.
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Senate passes budget

Senate passes budget

by | Jun 29, 2023 | , , , , , | 0 |

The Senate voted 20-13 Wednesday night to advance the Republican-authored 2023-25 state budget. The plan would provide around $3 billion more at the Department of Health Services for Medicaid rate increases and other initiatives, but lacks many of the health-related proposals offered by Gov. Tony Evers.
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Board advances rule on supervision, practice of former military medical personnel seeking licensure

Board advances rule on supervision, practice of former military medical personnel seeking licensure

by | Jun 27, 2023 | , , , , , | 0 |

The Medical Examining Board voted last week to move forward on a permanent rule connected to a law allowing former military medical personnel to practice without first obtaining a state credential. 
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