Wisconsin pharmacies key in COVID-19 vaccination plan

Wisconsin’s not seeing a problem with “pharmacy deserts” harming its COVID-19 vaccination efforts. In fact, pharmacies are a big help. Pharmacy deserts refer to areas with limited or no access to community pharmacy services. The federal government sponsors systems to

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THU AM Update: State would see additional $1B in GPR savings with Medicaid expansion under federal COVID-19 bill

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Expanding Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act would generate an additional $1 billion in general purpose revenue savings thanks to provisions in the COVID relief bill that cleared Congress this week, according to a new Legislative Fiscal Bureau

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Wisconsin pharmacies key in COVID-19 vaccination plan

Wisconsin’s not seeing a problem with “pharmacy deserts” harming its COVID-19 vaccination efforts. In fact, pharmacies are a big help. Pharmacy deserts refer to areas with limited or no access to community pharmacy services. The federal government sponsors systems to identify and define areas with shortages of health professionals or

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Business leader panel discusses barriers facing Black-owned businesses

Racial disparities in business ownership and entrepreneurship pose unique challenges. But that doesn’t mean Black business owners can’t reach their full potential, speakers told “The Business of Metro MKE,” a virtual series presented by the MMAC centered on issues shaping the region’s health and economy. “Be careful who you listen

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Women in the workforce need support as the pandemic continues

Panelists agree the pandemic is a source of stress and fatigue for many women who have now become stay-at-home mothers and teachers.  Without positive reinforcement from employers, these women are most likely to experience burn-out at work, speakers told “The Shift,” a virtual series presented by Kohler Co. centering on

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