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Evers signs health-related bills

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 7, 2023 | Legislature, Mental Health, Population Health, Public Health, Rural Health, State budget, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

Gov. Tony Evers signed into law dozens of bills Wednesday, including legislation that would enter Wisconsin into interstate compacts that make it easier for physician assistants, professional counselors, audiologists and speech-language pathologists to practice across state lines.

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Wimberger expresses support for PFAS ban

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 6, 2023 | Legislature, Population Health, Public Health, Research, Rural Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The senator behind major legislation targeting “forever chemicals” says there is likely support in the Republican-controlled Legislature for a ban on their use, as long as the proposal has a glide path for companies to transition to the new regulations.

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Family Health La Clinica expands

by Sean Kirkby | Nov 3, 2023 | Population Health, Public Health, Rural Health, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

Family Health La Clinica is pursuing its largest capital projects yet.

Medical Examining Board chair weighs in on physician shortages

by Sean Kirkby | Oct 2, 2023 | Hospitals, Rural Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The head of the state’s Medical Examining Board warned last week that restrictive covenants could hinder efforts to address physician shortages, especially in rural areas.

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Aspirus CEO Heywood weighs in on St. Luke’s affiliation, rural healthcare

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 22, 2023 | On The Record, Rural Health, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

Aspirus Health plans to expand into Minnesota through an affiliation with St. Luke’s Duluth.

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MCW awards maternal, child health equity dollars

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 21, 2023 | COVID-19 Update, Population Health, Public Health, Rural Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The Medical College of Wisconsin will provide $2.8 million in federal COVID-19 relief dollars to 10 organizations for maternal and child health equity projects.

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Report reveals disparities in diabetes management

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 15, 2023 | Population Health, Public Health, Rural Health, Top Stories | 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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Van Orden seeks federal funds for western Wisconsin rural ambulance

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 15, 2023 | Public Health, Rural Health, Top Stories | 0 |

U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie Du Chien, is proposing $600,000 in federal funds for Gundersen Health System for emergency equipment to provide prehospital care and ambulance transfer in rural communities.

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Wisconsin Rural Partnership initiative targets health

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 14, 2023 | Education, Mental Health, Rural Health, Top Stories | 0 |

A federally funded initiative at the University of Wisconsin is supporting projects targeting rural health.

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Budget heads to Evers

by Sean Kirkby | Jun 30, 2023 | Abortion, ACA, Behavioral Health, COVID-19 Update, Education, Hospitals, Insurance, Jobs, Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, Mental Health, Public Health, Reproductive Health, Rural Health, State budget, Top Stories, Veteran Health, Workforce | 0 |

The state’s 2023-25 budget is heading to Gov. Tony Evers for his consideration, after the Republican-controlled Assembly approved the plan on a 63-34 party-line vote.

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Senate passes budget

by Sean Kirkby | Jun 29, 2023 | Legislature, Population Health, Public Health, Rural Health, Top Stories, Workforce | 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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