AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDomestic Violence Prevention: Gov. Tony Evers and the Milwaukee Bucks launched the statewide “Real Love is Respect” campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, citing Wisconsin’s record 99 domestic violence deaths in 2024 and pushing residents to learn warning signs and find help. Public Health & Access: Humana says its 2027 Medicare Advantage plans will expand specialized Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans into Wisconsin, alongside $0 in-network primary care visit and lab cost-sharing and added dental, vision, and hearing benefits. Vaccines & Respiratory Season: Wisconsin health officials urged flu/COVID/RSV vaccinations as respiratory illness season approaches, emphasizing getting protected before cases rise. Measles Watch: Wisconsin’s measles count continues climbing, with reports of outbreaks in southwest Wisconsin and additional confirmed cases across multiple counties, raising pressure on vaccination coverage. Health Care Consolidation: Minnesota’s HealthPartners and Essentia Health announced a planned 22-hospital merger spanning Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota, with Minnesota’s attorney general inviting public input on impacts to access and costs. Drug Pricing Accountability: State attorneys general moved to seek court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz and Fougera over alleged generic drug price-fixing and reduced competition, with eligible buyers potentially claiming funds for purchases between 2009 and 2019. Community Support: Milwaukee Diaper Mission’s BIG Give Back distributed 40,000+ diapers and other essentials at a drive-thru event, with local movers helping deliver supplies.
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