Madison hospitals initiate nondiscrimination patient behavior policy
SSM Health and UW Health have recently adopted policies that clearly outline zero tolerance of discriminatory behavior against physicians, providers, and staff.
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Tennessee senior living provider acquires north side facility
Wickshire Senior Living has acquired Elmcroft of Madison, a 62-unit assisted living and memory care community in north Madison.
Groups team up for new COVID campaign
Mask up, wash your hands, and maintain social distancing are the messages included in the new “Stop the COVID Spread!” campaign from groups representing Wisconsin hospitals, businesses, local governments, and the UW System.
Exact Sciences and Pfizer extend agreement
Exact Sciences Corp. and Pfizer Inc. announced an extension of and amendment to their agreement to promote the at-home cancer test Cologuard.
Capri Communities acquires Cottage Grove properties
Capri Communities, a provider of senior living in southern Wisconsin, has acquired Aster Assisted Living, Assisted Memory Care, and the Drumlin Residences in Cottage Grove.
Evers directs DHS to limit indoor public gatherings
Gov. Tony Evers today directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue Emergency Order No. 3 limiting public gatherings to no more than 25% of a room or building’s total occupancy.
Evers announces another $47 million in COVID-related support
The latest effort funded through the federal CARES Act dollars will be used to help child care, health care navigators, and energy and rental assistance in Wisconsin.
Madison tech consulting firm acquires Netherlands health care IT company
Health care consulting firm Nordic has acquired Tasman Global, a health care IT consulting firm headquartered in the Netherlands.
Judge blocks release of businesses names
After a lawsuit was filed by the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), a judge has ruled against Gov. Tony Evers’ release of business names that have had employees test positive for COVID-19.
Local Black church, clinic team up to offer counseling
Mt. Zion Baptist Church has partnered with state-certified clinic Anesis Family Therapy, which will open an office within the 109-year-old church.
Pain clinic to close 12 locations, including Madison
Advanced Pain Management has sent a notice to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development stating that it will be closing locations across the state and eliminating a total of 238 jobs.
Dane County reaches record level for COVID-19 hospitalizations
Dane County COVID-19 hospitalizations reached a record level with a total of 47 people hospitalized on Oct. 4.
State issues order to expand health care workforce
Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Health Service Secretary-designee Andrea Palm have issued an emergency order to provide some relief for health care staffing shortages in the state.
Initiative launched to address impact of COVID-19 on communities of color
The Just Recovery for Racial Equity initiative is a joint effort to address communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and will be carried out by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Population Health Institute (PHI) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Evers makes Health Equity Council appointments
Executive Order No. 17 last year established the Governor's Health Equity Council to address the factors that exacerbate health disparities by creating a comprehensive plan to achieve long-lasting and equitable health outcomes for all Wisconsinites.
Exact Sciences unveils blood test for cancer, COVID-19 self-test
Exact Sciences has unveiled early research for the company’s liquid biopsy cancer screening test and has gained FDA authorization for an at-home COVID-19 swab test.
State commits $8.3 Million for COVID-19 testing at higher education facilities
Gov. Tony Evers has committed $8.3 million to support COVID-19 testing efforts at Wisconsin’s private, nonprofit, and tribal colleges and universities.
Study: COVID-19 treatment averages $14,500
According to a new report from M3 Insurance, hospital and other medical treatment for COVID-19 costs $14,573 per patient on average and coronavirus testing is about $102 per sample.
UW–Madison teams win $1.5 million in national competition
Two University of Wisconsin–Madison teams have earned a total of $1.5 million for their projects to help Dane County’s middle class.
Study: Wisconsinites believe workplace should be optional
The study seems to point to employees remaining nervous about their health, their fellow colleagues following safety protocols, and their employers providing a safe working environment.
