AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMeasles Outbreak: Wisconsin health officials report another measles-related death as cases climb toward 477. They urge MMR vaccination and say some infants ages 6–11 months may need an early dose if exposure is likely; recent exposure notices include Shawano County and Marshfield Medical Center-Weston. Premature Infant Care: UW Health Kids and UnityPoint Health-Meriter’s Tiny Baby Initiative is expanding care options for families of premature infants. Behavioral Health Costs: Adams County crisis placements ran about $130,000 over budget through September, largely because four cases needed specialized care. Medicare Access: U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduced a bill allowing adults 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare, aiming to expand coverage options and ease costs. Biohealth Innovation: Wisconsin health leaders and investors are looking to new research and technology to drive growth, though funding remains selective and innovation is key to attracting investment.
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