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Medicaid coverage for nursing homes to increase by 14%

Medicaid cost coverage for nursing homes is going up by 14% the next fiscal year, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced Wednesday.

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States get needed nurse aide waiver relief but workers fates uncertain

Skilled nursing providers in at least 15 states averted the loss of thousands of frontline workers Thursday, when CMS let expire a blanket national waiver allowing the use of non-certified nurse aides.

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As long-term care job vacancies approach 30 percent, report suggests solutions

A new report recommends funding sustainability, certification flexibility and compassion to build the long-term care workforce in Wisconsin.

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Governor Evers, DHS Announce Launch of WisCaregiver Careers Program Expansion

Governor Evers, DHS Announce Launch of WisCaregiver Careers Program Expansion
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To fill gap at Wisconsin nursing homes, state expands CNA training

Facing an ongoing shortage of direct care workers, the state announced Thursday it will expand its free training program for certified nursing assistants.

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