Federal Government Archives - Wisconsin Health News https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/category/federal-government/ A daily roundup of Wisconsin healthcare news. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:18:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Nearly 100,000 Wisconsinites sign up through Healthcare.gov https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/12/07/nearly-100000-wisconsinites-sign-up-through-healthcare-gov/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:18:16 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=53123 Almost 100,000 Wisconsinites have signed up for 2024 health plans through Healthcare.gov, according to federal data released Wednesday.

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]]> White House says domestic spending package includes $15 million for Wisconsin to fight opioid crisis https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/11/03/white-house-says-domestic-spending-package-includes-15-million-for-wisconsin-to-fight-opioid-crisis/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:41:24 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=52919 The White House wants Congress to reach a bipartisan agreement to fund the government and provide resources to fight the opioid epidemic, including an estimated $15 million for Wisconsin. 

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]]> Baldwin introduces bill providing 12 months of continuous Medicaid coverage https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/10/30/baldwin-introduces-bill-providing-12-months-of-continuous-medicaid-coverage/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:09:34 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=52879 U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced legislation last week aimed at preventing Medicaid members from losing coverage due to income fluctuations, like if they pick up extra shifts or work overtime.

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]]> Biden touts lead pipe replacement, broadband in Milwaukee stop https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/08/16/biden-touts-lead-pipe-replacement-broadband-in-milwaukee-stop/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:53:22 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=52300 President Joe Biden highlighted his administration’s efforts to replace lead pipes and expand broadband internet during a stop in Milwaukee Tuesday that mostly focused on the economy and clean energy investments.

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]]> USDA awards $2 million to Wisconsin rural healthcare providers https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/07/31/usda-awards-2-million-to-wisconsin-rural-healthcare-providers/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:58:17 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=52176 The U.S. Department of Agriculture said last week it’s awarded $1 million each to two rural healthcare providers to expand services for more than 11,000 Wisconsinites. 

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]]> Evers asks FDA for more info on response to chemotherapy drug shortages https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/07/25/evers-asks-fda-for-more-info-on-response-to-chemotherapy-drug-shortages/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:27:37 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=52147 Gov. Tony Evers is asking the Food and Drug Administration for more information on how it's responding to a national shortage of chemotherapy medications. 

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]]> Grothman seeks to incentivize states to pass ‘Good Samaritan’ epinephrine laws https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/07/12/grothman-seeks-to-incentivize-states-to-pass-good-samaritan-epinephrine-laws/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:27:00 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=52031 U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, introduced a bill last month that aims to incentivize states to pass “Good Samaritan” laws for those trained to administer medication that counteracts severe allergic reactions.

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]]> Baldwin praises Biden’s proposal to limit short-term health plans https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/07/11/baldwin-praises-bidens-proposal-to-limit-short-term-health-plans/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:03:27 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=52019 President Joe Biden released a plan last week that would limit the availability of short-term health plans, heading a yearslong call from Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., to take action. 

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]]> Kaul urges stronger protections for patients’ reproductive health info https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/06/21/kaul-urges-stronger-protections-for-patients-reproductive-health-info/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:00:20 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=51903 Attorney General Josh Kaul supports stronger federal protections for patients' reproductive health information.

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]]> Baldwin introduces bill to support out-of-state OB-GYN residency abortion training https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/06/20/baldwin-introduces-bill-to-support-out-of-state-ob-gyn-residency-abortion-training/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:44:51 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=51892 A $25 million program proposed by Sen. Tammy Baldwin would provide to healthcare education programs offering abortion care training, placing a priority on supporting training for students, residents and advanced practice clinicians from places where abortion care is limited. 

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