DHS Honors State Health Care Providers With the “Wisconsin BigShot” Awards
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded 115 state health care providers its annual “BigShot” awards for their efforts to protect children against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Wisconsin BigShot award is an annual recognition t hat celebrates providers in the Vaccines for Children Program who are leading the way in protecting children’s health by ensuring their youngest patients are up to date on their vaccinations. The awards are based on 2022 immunization data...(see release)JenniferC.MillerApril 21, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - April 21, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: JenniferC.Miller Source Type: news
DHS Details End of Emergency COVID-19 Response
The federal government has announced the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will end May 11. In Wisconsin, case numbers, hospitalizations, and deaths from COVID-19 are significantly lower than they were during the surge in late 2021 and early 2022, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has been making plans to move away from an emergency response to the virus. The federal public health emergency has been in place since early 2020, and it gave federal and state governments...(see release)Elizabeth.GoodsittApril 21, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - April 21, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Elizabeth.Goodsitt Source Type: news
DHS Awards $8 million for Opioid and Stimulant Treatment Services
Over 4,000 people throughout Wisconsin will have access to treatment for the problem use of opioids or stimulants now through September because of $8 million in grants awarded today by the Department of Health Services (DHS) to three tribal nations and 22 county agencies. Opioids include prescription pain relievers, heroin, and fentanyl. Stimulants include cocaine and methamphetamine. “Improving access to treatment is a critical part of our plan to reduce the hurt and heartbreak caused by the...(see release)JenniferC.MillerApril 20, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - April 20, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: JenniferC.Miller Source Type: news
DHS, Partners Renew Commitment to Children ’s System of Care Transformation
Representatives from tribal nation, state, and local agencies, as well as children and caregivers, are in Wausau today and tomorrow for the Wisconsin Children’s System of Care Summit, an event organized by the Department of Health Services (DHS) designed to advanc e the state’s network of services and supports for children with or at risk of a mental health, substance use, or other challenge and their families. “For our state to be strong, children and families must be valued, understood, and...(see release)Elizabeth.GoodsittApril 20, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - April 20, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Elizabeth.Goodsitt Source Type: news
DHS, Office of Health Equity Celebrate 2023 Minority Health Month
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), including the Office of Health Equity, today join Gov. Tony Evers and the U.S. Department of Health& Human Services Office of Minority Health in recognizing National Minority Health Month. This year ’s theme, “Better Health Through Better Understanding” highlights the importance of the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) model which aims to eliminate racial health disparities and advance health equity through using...(see release)Elizabeth.GoodsittApril 4, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - April 4, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Elizabeth.Goodsitt Source Type: news
DHS Awards $10 Million to Construction Projects for Opioid Treatment and Recovery Support Services
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded $10 million to three organizations for construction of spaces designed to provide treatment and recovery support services for women. “Women with opioid use disorder have unique care needs and require a broad range of services to meet these needs,” said DHS Secretary-designee Kirsten Johnson. “The facilities built through this grant program will remove barriers to long-term recovery by providing space to supports women with opioid use...(see release)JenniferC.MillerMarch 31, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - March 31, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: JenniferC.Miller Source Type: news
DHS Submits Plan to Legislature ’s Joint Committee on Finance on How to Use $8 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds
Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) submitted its plan to use nearly $8 million in opioid settlement funds to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) to support prevention, harm red uction, and capital projects to address the state’s opioid crisis. The money is part of the $400 million the state receives in annual installments through an agreement with major pharmaceutical firms. $130 million of the total amount goes to the state, while the remainder is provided to...(see release)JenniferC.MillerMarch 28, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - March 28, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: JenniferC.Miller Source Type: news
DHS Investigating FoodShare Benefits Scam
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is investigating a scam that targets FoodShare members through fake text messages. DHS is alerting members to take steps now to protect their benefits. “It is alarming that scammers are going after public benefits like FoodShare that people rely on to feed themselves and their families,” said DHS Inspector General Anthony Baize. “We encourage FoodShare members to understand how to protect their benefits from these increasingly sophisticated s cams...(see release)Elizabeth.GoodsittMarch 9, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - March 9, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Elizabeth.Goodsitt Source Type: news
Wisconsin ’s Medicaid Program Starts to Resume Routine Operations
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is notifying all Wisconsinites enrolled in BadgerCare Plus or another Medicaid program they will need to renew their benefits by an assigned due date between June 2023 and May 2024. Members sho uld wait until they receive their renewal packet to complete their renewal. Members should also make sure DHS has their current address, phone number, and email so they can get essential information and renew their benefits by their assigned due date. The...(see release)Elizabeth.GoodsittMarch 8, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - March 8, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Elizabeth.Goodsitt Source Type: news
Gov. Evers Makes Historic Investments in Health Care Coverage and Access
Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) highlights critical portions of Gov. Evers ’ 2023-2025 DHS budget proposal, which was introduced February 15, 2023. Gov. Evers dubbed it a “breakthrough budget,” leveraging Wisconsin’s unprecedented surplus to make investments in Wisconsin’s health care, behavioral health, public health, emergency response, and long-term care syste ms. “To support a healthier Wisconsin, we need to ensure every Wisconsinite and every community has the...(see release)Elizabeth.GoodsittMarch 1, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - March 1, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Elizabeth.Goodsitt Source Type: news
Gov. Evers, DHS Awards $1 million in Grants to Help Reduce Disparities in Behavioral Health Care System
Gov. Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) have awarded $1 million in grants to increase access to mental health and substance use care for underserved communities. Ten organizations will each receive $100,000 to develop projects that build on the ability of behavioral health professionals to support people with diverse values and beliefs. “The past few years have been especially difficult for folks across our state, including exacerbating behavioral and mental health...(see release)JenniferC.MillerFebruary 27, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - February 27, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: JenniferC.Miller Source Type: news
