From WisPolitics.com/WisBusiness.com …
— The DNR is urging state residents to limit the time they spend outdoors today and tomorrow as wildfire smoke from Canada is causing air quality issues in Wisconsin.
An existing air quality advisory in effect today has now been extended through noon tomorrow, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. Widespread “unhealthy” levels of wildfire smoke-related air pollution are expected across the state today, with the possibility for “very unhealthy” levels as well.
While air quality is expected to begin slowly improving tomorrow, it could remain in the unhealthy or “unhealthy for sensitive groups” level through the weekend.
“People with heart or lung disease, older adults and children should consider making outdoor activities shorter and less intense and reducing heavy exertion,” the agency said in the release. “Consider rescheduling or moving events indoors.”
Meanwhile, Rep. Calvin Callahan, R-Tomahawk, said residents of northern Wisconsin are “fed up with waking up to hazy skies and hazardous air,” alleging Canada is failing to keep its forest fires under control.
“This is a public-health crisis, an economic burden, and an affront to our way of life,” he said today in a statement. “Canada’s mismanagement is hurting Wisconsinites.”
See more in the release below and see a recent WisPolitics Friday Report story on this topic.
— Exact Sciences today announced its Cologuard Plus test will be available for eligible members of Humana Medicare Advantage under an expanded partnership.
Humana is the fourth-largest private insurer in the country, with about 5.8 million Medicare Advantage members, according to the Madison-based diagnostics company’s announcement. The Cologuard Plus test, which launched in March, will be offered as an in-network service for eligible members starting in August.
Exact Sciences’ original Cologuard test has been used to screen for colorectal cancer more than 20 million times since being launched in 2014. The updated version includes new biomarkers for sensing disease and improved stability for samples, the company says. It’s expected to reduce false positives by more than 40% compared to the original test.
Jake Orville, executive vice president and general manager of screening for Exact Sciences, says the new agreement will make “it easier for more people to access this revolutionary, non-invasive colorectal cancer screening test from the comfort of home.”
See the release below.
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