Health
Health Coverage Growth Stalled in 2017
Slowdown comes after three straight years of growth, state tied for 10th in percent covered.
Dec 29th, 2018 by Malia Jones, WisContextGOP Senate Could Pass Medicaid Expansion?
Not “completely ruled out,” Fitzgerald says of Evers proposal to accept federal dollars for expansion.
Dec 21st, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioDrug Task Force Seeks Community Input
City-County Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force seeks solutions to drug epidemic.
Dec 20th, 2018 by Max Nawara, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceState Medicaid Fraud Program Overreaches?
State claims millions saved, but some call it “bullying” of legitimate service providers.
Dec 16th, 2018 by Helu Wang and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismIdentifying and Treating Teen Substance Use
50% of high school students report drug use. But problems often start much earlier.
Dec 13th, 2018 by Rogers Behavioral HealthHoward Avenue’s History Is Tangled Tale
It all began when this New Yorker named James Howard came here in the 1830s.
Dec 13th, 2018 by Carl BaehrState Is Worst in U.S. for Alcohol Abuse
24% of adults drink to excess, United Health Foundation report finds.
Dec 13th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioOmar’s Journey With Mental Illness
How my son struggled and where to find help for those who face problems.
Dec 9th, 2018 by Brenda Wesley, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHealth Care Costs Rise for Middle Class
New report shows premiums, deductibles cost 11% of family income in Wisconsin
Dec 7th, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioOpioid Task Force Issues Recommendations
Next step is to implement the city-county task force’s findings, says Ald. Murphy.
Dec 4th, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public RadioForum Examines Lead Poisoning Prevention
Solutions? Issue of lead paint vs lead pipes still debated.
Nov 30th, 2018 by Abby Ng, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe War Against Ala Carte Medical Pricing
It's the most expensive way to go and payers are increasingly rebelling.
Nov 29th, 2018 by John Torinus