AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHospital Patient Experience: A new analysis of CMS HCAHPS ratings finds Wisconsin hospitals lead the nation for patient experience (avg 4.06/5), while Florida, New Jersey and New York land at the bottom—useful context for Minnesotans watching how care quality is measured. Tick-Borne Illness Watch: Researchers in China described a new tick-borne virus, but the key takeaway for Minnesota is that the tick species carrying it is already established in 21 U.S. states—so public health messaging on tick prevention still matters. Perinatal Mental Health: A local piece argues postpartum mental health is often missed because pain isn’t always visible, calling for better community awareness and support. Local Safety & Health Impacts: A Wadena County mobile home fire killed one adult; in Kandiyohi County, two children were seriously hurt in a tubing crash; and at the Vikings’ TCO Stadium, a railing collapse injured multiple students—reminders that emergency response and prevention are health issues, too. Minnesota Care Access: Two Native-run clinics are set to expand in south Minneapolis, aiming to close gaps and improve outcomes with an Indigenous lens.
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