AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMedicare Lab Fraud Crackdown: CMS says it stopped more than $1.6 billion in potentially improper Medicare lab payments, including revoking 157 fraudulent providers and suspending payments after investigations of about 600 labs. Public Safety & Health Care Access: St. Paul police released bodycam and surveillance footage from a shooting outside Regions Hospital, saying an officer fired after a suspect appeared to point a gun; the BCA is still investigating. PFAS Policy Shift: Minnesota is moving ahead with stronger PFAS protections even as the EPA eases parts of “forever chemical” rules, raising concerns for families, workers, and small farmers. Maternal Health Watch: Minnesota experts report hypertension in pregnancy is on the rise, highlighting risk factors and impacts on care. Clinical Research Locally: A Rochester resident is among people in a long COVID clinical trial testing whether a medication can reduce brain fog and fatigue. Disability Rights: Minnesota’s Department of Human Rights announced a $115,000 settlement with Glacier Ice House over disability discrimination tied to layoffs during cancer treatment. Community Support: Fraser is offering sensory-friendly features at the Minnesota State Fair, including sensory kits and therapy dogs.
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