AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoHospice Labor: Allina Health hospice workers with SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa staged a one-day strike in Minneapolis, seeking interim raises while contract talks drag on. Rural Pharmacy Access: A Minnesota “Home Health Hub” model in Lanesboro is bringing pharmacy services into patients’ homes to tackle pharmacy deserts and long travel for refills. ACA Coverage Drop: New federal data shows sharp Affordable Care Act enrollment declines after enhanced subsidies ended, with millions losing coverage nationwide—an affordability hit Minnesota readers will feel. Substance Use Care: Sanford Bemidji Medical Center won state awards for patient engagement and a 24/7 naloxone (Narcan) distribution program tied to zero overdose deaths in the region last quarter. Medical Innovation: Maple Grove-based xDot Medical received FDA IDE approval to start a pivotal trial of its vascular closure access management system. Public Health Policy: Minnesota’s social media mental health warning label is on hold after a lawsuit, delaying enforcement of the 988 prompt requirement. Local Safety: A 17-year-old was airlifted after an ATV crash in Otter Tail County; a man drowned near Lake St. Croix Beach; and police investigated a shooting in Oakdale that injured a 32-year-old.
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