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Here’s what you need to know about medical debt in Wisconsin

WEBA report from the Wisconsin Hospital Association found that overall, uncompensated care for Wisconsin hospitals in 2021 totaled $1.29 billion. In 2022, those …

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Wisconsin could become leader in personalized medicine after …

WEBThe Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub aims to position the state as a global leader in personalized medicine, and will be led by BioForward Wisconsin, a nonprofit …

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Opinion: The Affordable Care Act saved my life and this is why we …

WEBOpinion: The Affordable Care Act saved my life and this is why we have to protect it. (NuttapongPunna/Canva) By Kat Klawes. February 28, 2024. The day I turned …

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Wisconsin’s nonprofit hospitals prioritize money over charitable …

WEBData from the Lown Hospitals Index shows that in 2021, Wisconsin’s hospitals had a fair share deficit of $717 million. That is, the state’s nonprofit hospitals received …

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2 hospitals and 19 clinics will close in western Wisconsin, worrying

WEBAll 19 Prevea Health clinics in western Wisconsin will also close their doors, with most of them as well as a treatment center that HSHS operates in Chippewa Falls …

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Opinion: Record-breaking open enrollment is a health care win for

WEBThat trend line in Wisconsin matches a national surge in sign-ups. Over 21 million Americans signed up for plans through HealthCare.gov during the open …

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Why one state lawmaker continues to fight to expand health care …

WEBWhy one state lawmaker continues to fight to expand health care coverage. Affordable, comprehensive health care coverage is the most important protection …

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State Democrats Propose Greater Healthcare Coverage for Small

WEBFor legislative Democrats, one of those positions is that small-business workers and lower-income childless adults should not go with poor or no health …

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Nowhere To Go—Maternity Care Deserts On The Rise Across

WEBAccording to the latest data, maternity deserts in the US have increased by 5% since 2020–and Wisconsin is no exception. In the last decade, eleven rural hospitals …

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What would a Wisconsin free from severe restrictions on women’s

WEBDemocrats introduce a package of bills to remove abortion care limits imposed by Republicans and force all health providers to be up-front about medically …

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Medical debt for Medicare recipients

WEBAs of 2020, the CFPB calculated $53.8 billion in unpaid medical bills for America’s elderly—for whom Medicare was written as a way to escape poverty from the …

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No Insurance, No Problem– In Wisconsin, Every Woman Can Get a …

WEBWomen who aren’t able to afford their deductibles or co-pays. Women who meet income requirements (at or below 250% of the federal poverty level) The program …

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Opinion: For-profit healthcare is killing us. It’s past time for a

WEBWisconsin is one of only 10 states yet to accept federal funds to provide more families with consistent, affordable healthcare coverage. When I first started …

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More Help Is Needed for New Wisconsin Moms Who Face Anxiety, …

WEBBadgerCare coverage for new moms often expires at 60 days postpartum, leaving uncovered a wide window for potentially fatal complications that include …

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Think house calls are a thing of the past

WEBBy Christina Lorey. October 31, 2023. Fed up with long waits, scheduling headaches, and hurried visits at doctors offices–UW alumnus Sal Braico and Pete Johnson looked to the …

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One Year In, Here’s How the Inflation Reduction Act Has Helped …

WEBOne year ago today, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law. The legislation represented the largest-ever investment in fighting climate change, …

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Expectant Wisconsin mom wasn’t expecting her hometown …

WEBSurprise Announcement. In January, Hospital Sisters Health System delivered the news that they were closing two hospitals that have served their region in …

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House GOP Passes Bill That Would Take Food and Healthcare …

WEBAn estimated 189,900 Wisconsinites would lose access to food assistance, 4,500 kids would lose preschool and child care slots, and Wisconsin veterans would lose …

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