AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMedicaid Fraud: A Lake Elmo woman was convicted of defrauding Minnesota’s now-closed Housing Stabilization Services program of $3.6 million. Prosecutors said she billed for care that was never provided, leaving some beneficiaries without needed help. Northland Health: A new regional survey found more residents delayed medical care because of cost, skipped screenings and sought mental health support; physical activity increased since 2020. Air Quality: Blowing dust prompted an alert for west-central and southwest Minnesota Saturday. Children, older adults, pregnant people and those with heart or lung conditions were urged to limit strenuous outdoor activity. Maternal Care: A University of Minnesota study found midwife-attended births grew in rural and urban areas from 2007 to 2023, with higher rates in states granting midwives full practice authority. Drug Costs: Minnesota joined a 45-state effort seeking court approval of settlements over alleged generic-drug price fixing. People who bought generic prescriptions from 2009 to 2019 may qualify for compensation. Mental Health: District 8 candidates discussed policy priorities at a Duluth forum hosted by NAMI Minnesota, which says one in five Minnesotans lives with mental illness.
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