Medicaid cuts could impact Wisconsin's health care system, economy
Wisconsin's Medicaid director is warning that anticipated cuts to the federal budget could put Wisconsin's healthcare system and economy at risk.
Wisconsin's Medicaid director is warning that anticipated cuts to the federal budget could put Wisconsin's healthcare system and economy at risk.
Walgreens will pay up to $350M for filling illegal opioid prescriptions, DOJ says
Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling millions of illegal opioid prescriptions as part of a settlement with the DOJ.
Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling millions of illegal opioid prescriptions as part of a settlement with the DOJ.
Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.
Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 weight loss pill showed success in clinical trial
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
Trump executive order targets prescription drug prices
The order calls for lowering the price of insulin for low-income patients or people who are uninsured, as well as lowering the price of injectable epinephrine.
The order calls for lowering the price of insulin for low-income patients or people who are uninsured, as well as lowering the price of injectable epinephrine.
Candida auris, a deadly fungus, is on the rise in hospitals, senior facilities
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
Dr. Oz confirmed by Senate to run Medicare and Medicaid, managing care for millions
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.
Number of Americans struggling to pay medical bills reaches new high
A new Gallup study shows a record number of Americans—especially lower-income, Black, and Hispanic adults—are unable to pay for needed healthcare or medication, revealing deepening disparities.
A new Gallup study shows a record number of Americans—especially lower-income, Black, and Hispanic adults—are unable to pay for needed healthcare or medication, revealing deepening disparities.
Waukesha County EON Clinics location closes, patient wants answers
An EON Clinics location in Waukesha County unexpectedly closed – the building left wide open, and at least one patient left wondering what to do.
An EON Clinics location in Waukesha County unexpectedly closed – the building left wide open, and at least one patient left wondering what to do.
Workforce strain at Wisconsin hospitals as population ages
Wisconsin hospitals will face major challenges in the coming decades if proactive steps are not taken now.
Wisconsin hospitals will face major challenges in the coming decades if proactive steps are not taken now.
Terri Schiavo: 20 years after her death, her case still shapes end-of-life debates
Twenty years after Terri Schiavo’s death, her case remains a pivotal moment in the national debate over end-of-life care.
Twenty years after Terri Schiavo’s death, her case remains a pivotal moment in the national debate over end-of-life care.
Aurora Health Care eases masking, visitor restrictions at all locations
Aurora Health Care announced on Wednesday, March 26 that it is temporarily lifting masking and visitor restrictions that have been in place since January.
Aurora Health Care announced on Wednesday, March 26 that it is temporarily lifting masking and visitor restrictions that have been in place since January.
HIV prevention funding; Wisconsin could feel big cuts
The Trump administration is weighing cuts to eliminate the CDC's Division of HIV Prevention, which could impact thousands of people in Wisconsin.
The Trump administration is weighing cuts to eliminate the CDC's Division of HIV Prevention, which could impact thousands of people in Wisconsin.
HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
Nearly 80,000 federal health employees offered buyouts to resign
Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.
Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.
What is the childhood vaccine schedule? A look at immunizations by age
The immunization schedule protects against 14 potentially serious diseases before a child’s second birthday, as recommended by the CDC.
The immunization schedule protects against 14 potentially serious diseases before a child’s second birthday, as recommended by the CDC.
Oconomowoc newborn needs heart transplant; family gets support
It has been a lifetime of surgeries for an Oconomowoc newborn. At just 39 days old, she needs a heart transplant.
It has been a lifetime of surgeries for an Oconomowoc newborn. At just 39 days old, she needs a heart transplant.
Which states have the most Medicaid recipients?
The federal program provides health coverage to more than 80 million people in the U.S.
The federal program provides health coverage to more than 80 million people in the U.S.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Measles outbreaks: Here's who should get a booster shot
As public health officials monitor a rise in U.S. measles cases, some may be wondering if they need a booster vaccine to protect themselves.
As public health officials monitor a rise in U.S. measles cases, some may be wondering if they need a booster vaccine to protect themselves.