AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMedicaid Funding Freeze: HHS/CMS is pausing more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota over suspected fraud, with Minnesota officials warning it could disrupt care for seniors, people with disabilities, and children. Clinic Closure: Aspirus Health Lake View Silver Bay Clinic will close Dec. 31, 2026, with services moving to the Lake View Two Harbors Clinic; a public hearing is set for July 28. Hospital Expansion: Abbott Northwestern Hospital’s $1B Richard M. Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center is complete and begins taking patients in late August. Infectious Waste Enforcement: Lakeview Memorial Hospital in Stillwater was fined nearly $16,000 for improper disposal of infectious medical waste. Public Health & Water: Buffalo received state recognition for drinking water protection, highlighting local efforts to keep water quality safe. MS Research: A new study links multiple sclerosis mortality trends to age, geography, and race, underscoring the need for better management of other health conditions. Community Wellness: St. Paul’s Dragon Divas use dragon boat racing as a team-based support and fitness outlet for breast cancer survivors. Care Access & Safety: Minnesota’s DHS disclosed a large “inactive provider” purge from Medicaid, raising questions about what’s missing from major public announcements.
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