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6.8 million expected to lose Medicaid when paperwork hurdles return

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 24, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers calls for $500M to promote mental health during annual State of the State address

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 24, 2023

FDA proposes once-a-year COVID shots for most Americans

Associated Press, January 24, 2023

Biden administration renews Covid-19 public health emergency

CBS 58, January 11, 2023

Wisconsin COVID case average declines to lowest level since last spring

Fox 11, January 12, 2023

Wisconsin eyes fixes for emergency mental health system

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 7, 2023

Medicare lost millions in savings due to spotty oversight: federal watchdog

The Hill, January 3, 2023

American life expectancy is now at its lowest in nearly two decades

NPR, December 22, 2022

Wisconsin hospitals are struggling even as COVID-19 wanes. Three CEOs explain why.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 19, 2022

US deaths fell this year, but not to pre-COVID levels

Associated Press, December 14, 2022

What happens when the COVID national emergency ends

Axios, December 9, 2022

DHS Sec. Karen Timberlake leaving Gov. Evers administration

Urban Milwaukee, December 9, 2022

DHS receives $45 million for public health system

Wisconsin Examiner, December 8, 2022

Lobbyists: Wisconsin health care workers shortage could drive bipartisan action

The Capital Times, November 30, 2022

UW Health nurses say they’ll appeal WERC decision

WisBusiness, November 28, 2022

State commission rules nurses can’t force UW Health to recognize union

The Capital Times, November 25, 2022

Inspectors find string of failures at western Wisconsin nursing home where nurse severed patient’s foot

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 22, 2022

Insurer survey finds surprise billing law shielded 9M claims so far as arbitration popular among providers

Fierce Healthcare, November 18, 2022

Hidden audits reveal millions in overcharges by Medicare Advantage plans

NPR, November 21, 2022

Wisconsin had 1,427 opioid overdose deaths last year, 16% higher than previous record

Wisconsin State Journal, November 18, 2022

Nursing homes get a boost as Wisconsin ups Medicaid reimbursement rate

The Capital Times, November 16, 2022

U.S. will keep Covid public health emergency in place at least until mid January

CNBC, November 12, 2022

Wisconsin hospitals made $4 billion last year, face financial test this year, report says

Wisconsin State Journal, November 1, 2022

DHS Secretary-designee Timberlake and Insurance Commissioner Houdek celebrate the 10th annual open enrollment period

DHS, November 1, 2022

WPS Health Insurance drops Medicare drug plan to focus on ‘Medigap’ coverage

Wisconsin State Journal, October 29, 2022

Hospital merger could affect 2M patients in Wisconsin, 3 other Midwest states

Wisconsin Public Radio, October 25, 2022

Wisconsin nursing schools struggle to graduate enough students amid nurse shortage

Wisconsin Public Radio, October 17, 2022

Assisted living residents in Madison told they must move within 60 days

Wisconsin State Journal, October 15, 2022

Wisconsin DHS distributes thousands of free fentanyl test strips

WUWM, October 14, 2022

Doctors prescribe healthy meals to keep patients out of the hospital

Pew, October 12, 2022

$16 million in grants will support maternal and infant health initiatives across Wisconsin

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 12, 2022

Wisconsin Department of Health Services warns thousands of Medicaid members about data leak

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 8, 2022

Health care workers and other professionals continue to wait for Wisconsin licenses. Here’s what we know so far

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 28, 2022

Evers announces $32 million in pandemic relief grants for Wisconsin EMS providers

The Daily Cardinal, September 26, 2022

Wisconsin’s child obesity rates rise amid isolation, lack of activity during pandemic

Wisconsin State Journal, September 26, 2022

More states extend postpartum Medicaid since Roe’s demise

Pew, September 20, 2022

UW Health nurses reach agreement with hospital board and avert strike

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 12, 2022

Wisconsin lawmakers approve $31 million opioid settlement plan

The Capital Times, September 8, 2022

Wisconsin lawmakers approve opioid settlement spending plan

WEAU, September 8, 2022

Minnesota hospitals call nurse strike unlawful, file charge with National Labor Relations Board

Superior Telegram, September 1, 2022

Wisconsin received $31M to combat the opioid epidemic. Those funds are still in limbo.

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 31, 2022

UW Health nurses vote to authorize 3-day strike in September as they seek to regain union

Wisconsin State Journal, August 26, 2022

Wisconsin is the first state to accept Medicaid for teletherapy

WAOW, August 25, 2022

Hundreds of University of Wisconsin Health nurses vote to strike if union not recognized

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 25, 2022

Lack of nurse educators fuels Wisconsin’s nursing shortage

The Capital Times, August 23, 2022

Wisconsin rural EMS is in trouble, and there’s no quick fix

The Capital Times, August 22, 2022

Biden administration plans for end of COVID-19 shot, treatment coverage

Fox Business, August 18, 2022

GOP lawmakers object to Tony Evers’ plan for spending opioid settlement funds

Wisconsin State Journal, August 17, 2022

State health officials warn residents about an increase in overdose deaths from fentanyl-laced drugs

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 17, 2022

CDC director calls for agency reorg after COVID criticism

NewsNation Now, August 17, 2022

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