Category: Rural Health
Report reveals disparities in diabetes management
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
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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Senate passes budget
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
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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JFC advances $30 million for student mental health
The Joint Finance Committee on Tuesday night voted to include a $30 million boost in the state’s next budget for student mental health, part of what the committee co-chair termed a “grand bargain” on education and local government funding reached by state leaders last week.
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