Rural Reporter

The flu impacts the U.S. more than the coronavirus.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced Monday that it is testing 5 people for the 2019 novel coronavirus in the state.

The Legislative Fiscal Bureau is projecting tax revenues to be $450 million more than originally projected.

Local officials are predicting 2019 was a better year than 2018 when it comes to overdose-related deaths.

30% of rural EMS are in immediate operational jeopardy according to the National Rural Health Association. Rural EMS are struggling because they are often made up of volunteers and part-time people.

Health care insurers and providers have agreed to remove prior authorization requirements for substance use disorder treatments.

In his State of the State address, the governor said he would call a special session next week to address farmer issues.

The move comes as Google is facing criticism for its handling of “Project Nightingale,” a project with Ascension health care system.

Gov. Evers is asking state agencies to step up its efforts to end vaping by young people.

Exact Sciences’ fourth quarter results are beating market expectations.