Rick Abrams, CEO, Wisconsin Medical Society.
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State To Provide More Money To Nursing Homes
Reimbursement rate increase designed to address staffing, rising costs.
Nov 18th, 2022 by Gaby VinickDHS 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
Nov 16th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesGovernor Evers, DHS Announce Launch of WisCaregiver Careers Program Expansion
Expanded program will train more certified nursing aides to support Wisconsin’s nursing homes
Jul 21st, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesNursing Home COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Increasing
A report from the AARP shows COVID-19 worsening in senior facilities.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Erik GunnDelaware 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
Sep 16th, 2021 by Milwaukee BrewersNursing Homes Face Dilemma On Vaccine Mandate
40% of state’s long-term care workers not vaccinated. Mandate may push many to quit.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Megan HartNursing Homes Need More Resources, AARP Says
Report documents shortages of staff and PPE supplies amid rising pandemic.
Nov 16th, 2020 by Erik GunnHospitals, Nursing Homes Facing Staff Shortages
When healthcare workers contract COVID-19 it exacerbates existing staff shortages.
Nov 13th, 2020 by Erik GunnBaldwin Healthcare Data Provision Included in Medicare Payment Modernization Bill
ThedaCare CEO: “The significance of this provision is dramatic.”
Apr 15th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin