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Wisconsin Health News is a standalone, unbiased online news platform created to serve the information needs of healthcare professionals, decision-makers, and consumers in Wisconsin. With healthcare topics becoming more critical both in the state and nationwide, our goal is to deliver comprehensive reporting on the issues that are significant to Wisconsin’s healthcare community.

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Baldwin condemns plan to shut down 988 option for LGBTQ+ youth

5 days ago | wisconsinhealthnews.com | Sean Kirkby

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., condemned a plan by the Trump administration to shutter a specialized mental health crisis support line for LGBTQ+ youth. To access this content, you must purchase a Premium membership, or log in if you are a member.
Wisconsin, ranking 11th for kids’ well-being, sees worst disparities in nation

5 days ago | wisconsinhealthnews.com | Sean Kirkby

Wisconsin ranks 11th among states for overall child well-being, but continues to have some of the worst disparities in the nation for certain outcomes for Black and white children. To access this content, you must purchase a Premium membership, or log in if you are a member.
BadgerCare Plus enrollment falls

5 days ago | wisconsinhealthnews.com | Sean Kirkby

The state’s BadgerCare Plus rolls fell by 15,261 people — a 1.8 percent drop — last month. To access this content, you must purchase a Premium membership, or log in if you are a member.
The Alliance aims for greater influence

1 week ago | wisconsinhealthnews.com | Sean Kirkby

The Alliance, a coalition of self-insured employers, saw one of the largest increases in membership in its 35-year history over the last year. With 500-plus employers and 123,000 covered lives, the Fitchburg-based organization wants to expand further. To access this content, you must purchase a Premium membership, or log in if you are a member.
DHS: Hospitals must provide abortion care if needed to address medical emergencies

1 week ago | wisconsinhealthnews.com | Sean Kirkby

The Department of Health Services said Wednesday that federal and state laws require hospitals to provide lifesaving care, including abortions when necessary. To access this content, you must purchase a Premium membership, or log in if you are a member.
Bill allowing some nurses to practice independently heads to Evers - Wisconsin Health News

1 week ago | wisconsinhealthnews.com | Sean Kirkby

Legislation that would allow some nurses to practice independently of doctors is headed to Gov. Tony Evers for his signature, following a more than decadelong push by nurses. To access this content, you must purchase a Premium membership, or log in if you are a member.
Dohmen Company Foundation invests in Mealogic

1 week ago | wisconsinhealthnews.com | Tim Stumm

Milwaukee-based Dohmen Company Foundation has invested in another business as part of its efforts to prevent and reverse diet-related disease. To access this content, you must purchase a Premium membership, or log in if you are a member.
Wisconsin ranks 26th for health system performance

1 week ago | wisconsinhealthnews.com | Tim Stumm

Wisconsin ranked 26th among states and the District of Columbia for health system performance, per a scorecard released by The Commonwealth Fund Wednesday. To access this content, you must purchase a Premium membership, or log in if you are a member.
Lawmakers renew push to expand tobacco bars

1 week ago | wisconsinhealthnews.com | Tim Stumm

Wisconsin lawmakers are renewing an effort to allow more tobacco bars, a plan health groups oppose. To access this content, you must purchase a Premium membership, or log in if you are a member.
Planned Parenthood warns GOP tax-and-spending bill could close clinics

1 week ago | wisconsinhealthnews.com | Sean Kirkby

Congressional Republicans’ tax-and-spending plan would block Medicaid from paying for services provided by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, forcing the family planning provider to close health centers, lay off staff and turn away patients, CEO Tanya Atkinson said Monday. To access this content, you must purchase a Premium membership, or log in if you are a member.