As the water fluoridation debate gains traction in Wisconsin — concerning health and dental experts — access to care remains an issue for many Badger State residents, especially those with low incomes and special needs. Wisconsin officials approved a path for dental therapists, pumped money into the technical colleges and funded a residency program at […]

From tackling drug costs to boosting maternal health outcomes, Gov. Tony Evers is proposing a range of healthcare measures in his latest spending plan. At a Wisconsin Health News Newsmaker Event in Madison on April 8, Department of Health Services-designee Kirsten Johnson will discuss the governor’s budget priorities, outline the impact of potential Medicaid cuts […]

President Donald Trump’s reworking of the National Institutes of Health has shaken universities and private industry. From moving to cap certain types of research-related costs to layoffs and grant cancellations, the changes at the world’s largest public funder of biomedical research have led to court challenges and could have wide-ranging implications. A virtual panel will […]

Wisconsin became the latest state to put prior authorization on the front burner when Gov. Tony Evers proposed changes to the practice – and a bevy of other insurance reforms – in his budget address in February.

Artificial intelligence in healthcare is growing fast. Providers are using the technology to transcribe office visits, decipher medical records, predict patient risk and more. What’s next and what are the limitations? Experts will discuss their success stories, projections and worries at a virtual panel.

Healthcare groups have leaned into diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in recent years. These programs are now at risk after federal cuts. Panelists will talk about how they're responding at a June 10 panel in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin’s Medicaid program may be in for big changes. Federal and state lawmakers are debating policies that could substantially impact eligibility, enrollment and reimbursement, while reshaping the state’s healthcare landscape. 

Experts on a Wisconsin Health News virtual panel on July 30 will dive into the health-related parts of the budget and what’s next for the legislative session.

Children’s Wisconsin CEO Gil Peri will headline a Wisconsin Health News Newsmaker Event in Milwaukee on Aug. 13.

What’s needed to make Wisconsin healthy again? Learn more on Sept. 9 in Madison at the next Wisconsin Health News Panel Series event.