Category: DHS
DHS seeks to update Medicaid payment for tribal health centers
The Department of Health Services wants to update how Medicaid pays the state's dozen tribal health centers, a move that would result in them receiving more federal dollars and prompt reimbursement.
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DHS releases more info on Medicaid renewals
The Department of Health Services on Thursday released an updated dashboard containing more information on Medicaid renewals, which returned this summer after being placed on hold during the pandemic.
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DHS beefs up fraud prevention in Medicaid post-birth benefit
The Department of Health Services is beefing up fraud prevention and working to improve health outcomes for a Medicaid post-birth benefit aiming to reduce health disparities in southeast Wisconsin.
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Provider joins Medicaid ‘hub-and-spoke’ model
A northwest Milwaukee healthcare provider is the fourth site to join the state’s “hub-and-spoke” project for Medicaid members with substance use disorders and other health issues that challenge their recovery.
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Bill would divert federal mental health dollars toward suicide prevention grants
Senators considered legislation last week that would divert $250,000 in federal funding for mental health received by Department of Health Services each year toward grants for suicide prevention programming.
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DHS prepares to reinstate MAPP work, premium requirements
The Department of Health Services is preparing to reinstate work requirements and premiums for a program that provides Medicaid coverage to adults with disabilities who are working or interested in working.
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GOP senators question DHS Secretary-designee Johnson on COVID-19, abortion
Republican senators questioned Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Kirsten Johnson during her Wednesday confirmation hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic, abortion and improving relations between Family Care managed care organizations and long-term care providers.
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