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Evers creates Healthcare Taskforce; Lt. Governor to lead

WEBWisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #220 Monday to create the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce. The task force will be charged …

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Wisconsin Gov. Evers takes action on nearly 60 bills

WEBWisconsin Gov. Tony Evers took action on nearly 60 bills last week.. On Friday, Evers signed Senate Bill 462, now Wisconsin Act 249, which will help expand the …

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Evers signs 5 bipartisan bills enhancing dental care access

WEBWisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Wednesday at a public bill signing ceremony at Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Wausau, took action on a package of five …

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State of the Wisconsin Judiciary spotlights court issues

WEBWisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Annette Ziegler kicked off the State of Judiciary Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Judicial Conference on Wednesday in …

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United Healthcare Group company hacked, new security concerns …

WEBBut the severity of the situation may still be unfolding, the American Hospital Association said in an email to The Associated Press. Hospitals are having issues with …

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Froedtert agrees to $2 million settlement, admits no liability and

WEBFroedtert Hospital has agreed to pay $2 million in an order granting unopposed motion class action suit, despite the health care system’s denial of all …

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Asked & Answered: Dietrich ready to tackle civility and mental …

WEBDietrich, a shareholder at Weld-Riley in Wausau, said he plans to allot his time and attention to a diverse range of matters the State Bar is currently tackling like …

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O’Neill Institute unveils new Health Care Litigation Tracker

WEBThe O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law has launched its Health Care Litigation Tracker — a free, digital resource that tracks and analyzes health …

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Two Wisconsin hospitals earn Ds for safety; grades may be …

WEBTwo Wisconsin hospitals earned “D” safety ratings in a recently released report from the nonprofit Leapfrog Group. Some attorneys say the grades may be …

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Home health company convicted of $2.8M Medicare Fraud Scheme

WEBA federal jury in the Eastern District of Michigan convicted an Indian national Wednesday for orchestrating a $2.8 million health care fraud and wire fraud conspiracy, …

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State govs to protect health data used in abortion battle

WEBSome state governments and federal regulators were already moving to keep individuals’ reproductive health information private when a U.S. senator’s report …

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Milwaukee Woman indicted for perpetrating a $2.3 Million health …

WEBMarkita Barnes, owner of Milwaukee-based ‘Here For You Prenatal Care Coordination Services‘ —one of the largest prenatal care organizations in the Badger …

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Hospital infections spread, so do lawsuits

WEBBoston — A new type of med-mal lawsuit is on the increase — claims based on hospital infections. Several recent verdicts and settlements illustrate this trend: On …

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Cigna to pay $172M to resolve false claims act allegations

WEBOne of America’s largest health insurance companies will be paying $172 million in fines after submitting and failing to withdraw inaccurate and untruthful …

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COURT: Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 isn’t free speech

WEBNot wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t a free speech right, appeals court says. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A federal appeals court shot down …

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Michael Best Strategies hires former Humana executive, doctor to

WEBMichael Best Strategies has added a former Humana executive and a doctor to its Healthcare Innovation Group. Tamara (Tami) Quiram, who is out of Waukesha, is a …

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Network Health announces Lappin as chief legal and strategy officer

WEBAttorney Mike Lappin is joining the senior leadership team at Network Health, the health insurer announced Wednesday. Lappin will serve as the chief legal …

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Husch Blackwell expands Madison health care team

WEBCurt Chase. Husch Blackwell has more than doubled its Wisconsin health care team, adding 12 attorneys and a paralegal to its Madison office in the first weeks of …

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