Ban on 'surprise' medical bills on track to take effect Jan. 1, 2022
The ban “surprise” medical bills, charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments, is on track to take effect on Jan. 1.
The ban “surprise” medical bills, charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments, is on track to take effect on Jan. 1.
Wisconsin COVID hospitalizations, ICU bed shortages rise
Wisconsin health officials said COVID-19 is to blame for a shortage of intensive care unit and medical-surgical beds.
Wisconsin health officials said COVID-19 is to blame for a shortage of intensive care unit and medical-surgical beds.
Scientists make progress on poison ivy vaccine, report says
According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.
According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.
Will 'compassion fatigue' and surge in COVID-19 cases discourage aspiring nursing students?
With Houston-area hospitals still experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients and feeling beyond overwhelmed, nursing schools tell FOX 26 they're seeing a mix of students either stepping up or changing careers altogether.
With Houston-area hospitals still experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients and feeling beyond overwhelmed, nursing schools tell FOX 26 they're seeing a mix of students either stepping up or changing careers altogether.
Mexico Supreme Court rules abortion criminalization unconstitutional
Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to punish abortion.
Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to punish abortion.
Former Washington Football Team running back Clinton Portis pleads guilty to health care fraud
Former Washington Football Team running back Clinton Portis has pleaded guilty in connection with his role in a health care fraud scheme.
Former Washington Football Team running back Clinton Portis has pleaded guilty in connection with his role in a health care fraud scheme.
Purdue Pharma opioid settlement: Judge conditionally OKs $4.5B agreement
A judge on Wednesday gave conditional approval to a sweeping, potentially $10 billion plan submitted by OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to settle a mountain of lawsuits over its role in the opioid crisis.
A judge on Wednesday gave conditional approval to a sweeping, potentially $10 billion plan submitted by OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to settle a mountain of lawsuits over its role in the opioid crisis.
UW Health phone scam reported
UW Health on Thursday, Aug. 26 shared information related to reports of scam phone calls made using a UW Health phone number.
UW Health on Thursday, Aug. 26 shared information related to reports of scam phone calls made using a UW Health phone number.
Wauwatosa 'pill mill,' 2 federally convicted
Two co-owners of a Wauwatosa business were convicted by a federal jury of conspiracy to distribute and unlawful distribution of controlled substances.
Two co-owners of a Wauwatosa business were convicted by a federal jury of conspiracy to distribute and unlawful distribution of controlled substances.
Ex-Purdue Pharma president denies responsibility for opioid crisis
Former Purdue Pharma president and chair Richard Sackler says he, his family and the company do not have any responsibility for the opioid crisis in the United States.
Former Purdue Pharma president and chair Richard Sackler says he, his family and the company do not have any responsibility for the opioid crisis in the United States.
Biden to require COVID-19 vaccines for nursing home staff or face losing federal funds
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
FDA approves swap for cheaper insulin over pricier brand-name
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine.
Health care enrollment open for those receiving unemployment
From job loss to sickness, so many people have faced hardships during the coronavirus pandemic, and health care is even more important right now. A special enrollment period ends Aug. 15.
From job loss to sickness, so many people have faced hardships during the coronavirus pandemic, and health care is even more important right now. A special enrollment period ends Aug. 15.
Luther Manor celebrates 60th anniversary in Wauwatosa
Luther Manor, a senior living community in Wauwatosa, celebrated its 60th anniversary on Tuesday, July 13.
Luther Manor, a senior living community in Wauwatosa, celebrated its 60th anniversary on Tuesday, July 13.
California to pay victims of forced, coerced sterilizations
California is poised to approve reparations up to $25,000 to victims who were among the thousands of people — some as young as 13 — who decades ago were sterilized because state officials deemed them unfit to have children.
California is poised to approve reparations up to $25,000 to victims who were among the thousands of people — some as young as 13 — who decades ago were sterilized because state officials deemed them unfit to have children.
Rogers Behavioral Health is now hiring nurses
Now hiring. It's a sign hanging in front of many businesses across the country right now. Rogers Behavioral Health is hosting three walk-in hiring events for registered nurses.
Now hiring. It's a sign hanging in front of many businesses across the country right now. Rogers Behavioral Health is hosting three walk-in hiring events for registered nurses.
Walmart insulin: Low-cost, private brand launched for diabetes patients
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
COVID disrupts some kids' immunizations; unexpected virus present
Kids' immune systems falling behind during the pandemic isn't a concern for one pediatrician -- but falling behind on immunizations is. Now, unexpected respiratory virus cases are on the rise in some states.
Kids' immune systems falling behind during the pandemic isn't a concern for one pediatrician -- but falling behind on immunizations is. Now, unexpected respiratory virus cases are on the rise in some states.
Teens should get COVID-19 vaccine, CDC director says, citing hospitalization rates
The CDC director urged parents to get their children 12 and older vaccinated against COVID-19, pointing to an increase in hospitalization rates.
The CDC director urged parents to get their children 12 and older vaccinated against COVID-19, pointing to an increase in hospitalization rates.
American Rescue Plan health insurance enrollment
The American Rescue Plan has not only provided resources to assist during the pandemic, but it also expands access to health insurance coverage.
The American Rescue Plan has not only provided resources to assist during the pandemic, but it also expands access to health insurance coverage.