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Primary care panel describes access, affordability challenges
Despite a growing number of advanced practice providers, primary care accessibility remains a challenge, experts said at a Wisconsin Health News event in Milwaukee this week. Panelists talked about barriers and what policymakers can do to help.
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MCW enters final stages of cancer research building construction
The Medical College of Wisconsin is close to finishing its new cancer research facility.
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Cooperative takes another step toward reopening Chippewa Falls hospital
A cooperative took another step toward temporarily reopening a hospital in Chippewa Falls that closed last year, as it considers whether doing so is financially feasible, according to a Thursday statement.
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Three more Milwaukee schools will close over lead issues
Three public schools in Milwaukee will temporarily close Monday to address lead concerns. A school that closed last week reopened Friday.
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates discuss abortion
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates talked abortion at a Wednesday night debate.
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Assembly GOP lawmakers move quickly on gender-affirming care ban for kids
Assembly Republican lawmakers are moving quickly on a bill banning gender-affirming care for kids. Gov. Tony Evers previously vetoed the plan.
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State employee health plan opts against changing plan design
The board overseeing the state employee health plan on Wednesday decided to keep its plan design the same, despite a request to raise cost-sharing for many members.
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Oct. 26, 2021- WHN Insurance CEO Roundtable
Insurance leaders discussed the impact of COVID-19, health costs, technology, health disparities and more during a virtual panel.
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Press ReleasesMedical College of Wisconsin hosting inaugural Audaxity bike ride this summer at American Family Field to advance cancer discoveries
Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to join the community-driven movement, where 100 percent of rider-raised funds will fuel groundbreaking research at the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center. Milwaukee,...
Medicare/Medicaid
Wisconsin Medicaid Coalition forms to protect program
A report from the budget scorekeeper for Congress confirms that a House committee cannot reach its spending reduction goal without “deep cuts” to Medicaid, a state coalition formed in recent months to protect the program said Thursday.
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Health Reform
Covering Wisconsin faces funding cut
Covering Wisconsin, the statewide agency that helps people sign up for health coverage, is warning that a federal funding cut will limit its work to help the public know insurance options and find financial help.
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Health Tech
Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic leaders talk AI’s promise
Sanford Health CEO Bill Gassen anticipates advancements in artificial intelligence will help clinicians focus more on patient care.
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DHS on track with renewing IRIS program
The Department of Health Services is on track to renew a Medicaid program that allows participants to self-direct their long-term care.
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House passes budget that extends pandemic-era Medicare policies, cuts medical research funding
Pandemic-era flexibilities that allowed Medicare recipients to receive telehealth services at home would last until Sept. 30, under a bill that passed the House Tuesday to avert a federal government shutdown.
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UW Health, Anthem extend contract until July 1
UW Health will remain in Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Wisconsin’s provider network through July 1 as they continue negotiations.
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Evers releases capital budget with state health facility upgrades
Gov. Tony Evers proposed a $4.1 billion, two-year spending plan on Monday for capital projects throughout the state, including some related to healthcare.
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