AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorkforce Push: Indiana just launched the Crossroads Academic Medical Institute, a statewide “distributed” academic medical center linking Marian University, Purdue, and the Catholic University of America with major health systems (including Community Health Network and Ascension St. Vincent) to expand clinical training, research, and access across the state. Quality Spotlight: VA Northern Indiana Health Care System earned a five-star CMS hospital quality rating—its fourth straight year of outperforming non-VA care. Care Access & Costs: Indiana’s Medicaid overhaul aimed at pressuring hospitals to lower prices continues to roll forward, with federal approval for hospital payment reforms reported this week. Public Health Watch: A Kroger croutons recall over possible salmonella risk adds to a busy food-safety week. Sports-Turned-Health: Indy 500 driver Alexander Rossi is recovering from surgery after a major crash, with team plans to monitor his readiness for final practice.
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