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State To Provide More Money To Nursing Homes

State To Provide More Money To Nursing Homes

Reimbursement rate increase designed to address staffing, rising costs.

DHS Announces Medicaid Nursing Home Rate Increase to Support Health Care Workforce
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DHS Announces Medicaid Nursing Home Rate Increase to Support Health Care Workforce

DHS to cover an average of 90% of nursing homes' costs of providing care for Medicaid members

Governor Evers, DHS Announce Launch of WisCaregiver Careers Program Expansion
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Governor Evers, DHS Announce Launch of WisCaregiver Careers Program Expansion

Expanded program will train more certified nursing aides to support Wisconsin’s nursing homes

Nursing Home COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Increasing

Nursing Home COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Increasing

A report from the AARP shows COVID-19 worsening in senior facilities.

Delaware North and Milwaukee Brewers Extend Partnership  for Hospitality Services at American Family Field
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Delaware North and Milwaukee Brewers Extend Partnership for Hospitality Services at American Family Field

Long-term Contract Extends 50-year Partnership to Provide Array of Food and Beverage Services at the Home of the Brewers

Nursing Homes Face Dilemma On Vaccine Mandate

Nursing Homes Face Dilemma On Vaccine Mandate

40% of state’s long-term care workers not vaccinated. Mandate may push many to quit.

Nursing Homes Need More Resources, AARP Says

Nursing Homes Need More Resources, AARP Says

Report documents shortages of staff and PPE supplies amid rising pandemic.

Hospitals, Nursing Homes Facing Staff Shortages

Hospitals, Nursing Homes Facing Staff Shortages

When healthcare workers contract COVID-19 it exacerbates existing staff shortages.

Baldwin Healthcare Data Provision Included in Medicare Payment Modernization Bill
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Baldwin Healthcare Data Provision Included in Medicare Payment Modernization Bill

ThedaCare CEO: “The significance of this provision is dramatic.”