On July 6, 2022, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) will hold a public hearing via Zoom to serve as both the Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan (WIHSP) annual public forum and a public hearing on OCI’s intention to apply for an extension of the Section 1332 State Innovation Waiver, a federal Patient Protection […]
On July 1, 2022, WI Department of Health Services (DHS) hosted a news conference on Monkeypox. Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Chief Medical Officer and State Epidemiologist, Bureau of Communicable diseases will answer questions, now that the first case in a Wisconsin resident has been identified.
On June 30, 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds Group Insurance Board held a meeting. This Board sets policy and oversees administration of the group health, life insurance and Income Continuation Insurance plans for state employees and retirees and the group health and life insurance plans for local employers who choose to offer […]
On June 21, 2022 Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) experts answered questions about COVID-19 vaccinations for children 6 months through 5 years old. Speakers include: Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake, Wisconsin Department of Health Services Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Chief Medical Officer, DHS Bureau of Communicable Diseases Dr. Smriti Khare, pediatrician and chief mental and behavioral health […]
On June 14, 2022, the Milwaukee Turners hosted a Vel Phillips Forum, in partnership with the Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force. This panel, moderated by Emilio De Torre, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Turners, discussed issues related to human trafficking and other forms of abuse. Panelists: Malia Chow, HIR Wellness Institute, Community Healer and Advocate Melinda […]
On June 14, 2022, Wisconsin Health News hosted a panel conversation on the opioid crisis, where panelists dug into the issues around drug overdose death in Wisconsin. They discussed issues related to state and local governments seeing hundreds of millions of dollars through settlements with drugmakers, distributors and others over their alleged role in fueling […]
On June 9, 2022, Wisconsin Council on Mental Health (WCHM) held a meeting of their Legislative and Policy Committee (LPC). Agenda: Call the LPC Meeting to Order Department of Health Services Updates Legislative and Policy Committee Housekeeping Legislative and Policy Updates, Discussion, and Action Agenda Items for the July 14th meeting Committee Meeting Adjourn
On June 8, 2022, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules held a public hearing followed by an executive session on the following items: EmR 2201 (Extension Request): Employment and entrepreneurship (EE) grants transition program (DVA) EmR 2202 (Extension Request): Home inspections and home inspector education (DSPS) EmR 2128 (Extension Request): Supervision of physical […]
On June 8, 2022, Wisconsin Council on Mental Health (WCHM) held a meeting of their Criminal Justice Committee. Agenda: Committee Business Updates from Council and Committees Update on OARS Program – Opening Avenues to Reentry Success Mike Muelemans Committee Strategic
On May 31, 2022, Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down with Wisconsin Farmers Union representatives Sarah Lloyd and Tina Hinchley to share their outlook on the dairy industry and potential policy solutions. June is Dairy Month and Wisconsin, America’s Dairyland, ranks 2nd in the nation for milk production and first for cheese. The dairy industry is […]
On May 31, 2022, Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down with Wisconsin Farmers Union representatives Sarah Lloyd and Tina Hinchley to share their outlook on the dairy industry and potential policy solutions. June is Dairy Month and Wisconsin, America’s Dairyland, ranks 2nd in the nation for milk production and first for cheese. The dairy industry is […]