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flag Wisconsin hospitals urge Senate to pass "next of kin" bill to speed up patient transfers and reduce ER bottlenecks.

flag Wisconsin hospitals are urging the State Senate to pass Assembly Bill 598, known as "next of kin" legislation, before the legislative session ends to address patient transfer delays. flag The bill would allow family members, including spouses, to make limited medical decisions for incapacitated loved ones without court-appointed guardianship, which can take weeks or cost thousands. flag The Assembly passed the bipartisan bill in mid-February, and Governor Evers has pledged to sign it. flag Hospital leaders say the delay in transfers contributes to emergency department backlogs and strains hospital capacity, making swift Senate action critical.

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