Madison Club

This year’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade has focused attention on a 173-year-old state law making it a felony to provide an abortion in Wisconsin except to save the life of a pregnant person—with some prosecutors claiming they will enforce the ban. That’s left healthcare providers scrambling to interpret the 1849 law, its potential applicability, and how […]

Drug overdose deaths have reached a record high in Wisconsin. Meanwhile, state and local governments are set to see hundreds of millions of dollars through settlements with drugmakers, distributors and others over their alleged role in fueling the opioid epidemic. A Wisconsin Health News panel will dig into the issue at an in-person event in […]

With a June 30 fiscal year deadline fast approaching, lawmakers in Madison are racing to pass the state's next two-year spending plan. What will be in the version passed by the Legislature and what will it mean for healthcare? What are the next steps? Also, what are the Republican-led Assembly's other health priorities? Learn more […]

Major changes are looming for Wisconsin's Medicaid program. Gov. Tony Evers and Democrats are preparing a push to expand the program, a move long opposed by Republicans. Meanwhile, the Department of Health Services is working on the roll out of premiums and work requirements for BadgerCare recipients. What's next for Medicaid? Wisconsin Health News is […]

Marijuana was among the big winners at the polls in November, with voters in counties across the state signaling their support for legalization. Backers also have a friend in Gov.-elect Tony Evers, who has said doctors should be able to use cannabis to treat patients. Meanwhile, CBD, a cannabis compound, has been heralded as a […]

November’s election results are set to shake up healthcare in Wisconsin. But how far will Democrat Gov.-elect Tony Evers be able to go with a Republican Legislature? What are the chances for campaign promises like expanding Medicaid? And where are there areas for compromise? On Dec. 11, we’re assembling some of the state’s best political […]

As the integration of dental care and healthcare steams ahead, access remains an issue for many low-income and special needs populations. A Wisconsin Health News panel will examine what’s being done to address the challenge, as well as the implications of unmet oral health needs.

Deputy Insurance Commissioner J.P. Wieske will outline what a Wisconsin version of the Affordable Care Act could look like at a Dec. 13 Newsmaker Event. Wieske announced this fall the state is considering applying for a 1332 waiver from the law, which allows states to develop unique solutions for providing affordable healthcare coverage. Wieske will […]

Whether lawmakers should reform the state’s workers’ compensation program is shaping up to be a top legislative issue this fall. Business and labor groups contend that treatments are too expensive and see a fee schedule as a solution. Provider groups tell a different story. They say costs per claim are below the national average, while […]