AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSubstance Use Treatment Expansion: Granite Ridge Recovery Center in St. Cloud, backed by Nelson Development and Ascension Recovery Services, is opening after an $8 million renovation with 48 inpatient beds plus outpatient and counseling services, aiming for about a 28-day average stay. Drug Pricing Relief: Michigan AG Dana Nessel is urging consumers to check eligibility and file claims tied to multistate generic drug price settlements after preliminary court approval, with millions targeted for people harmed by inflated generic costs. Indiana Autism Care Risk: A new concern for Indiana families: Medicaid coverage for autism therapy, including ABA, is under threat, with nearly 40,000 Hoosier children relying on Medicaid for autism care. Workforce Training Update: Ivy Tech in Indiana is set to begin using Workforce Pell for an eight-week clinical medical assistant program, marking a major shift in how short-term training can be funded. Public Health Access: A new collaboration is bringing health resource fairs and naloxone training to community sites, offering free screenings, vaccines, and overdose reversal education. PFAS Health Concern: Indiana University researchers highlight that “forever chemicals” may enter the body through skin exposure, not just food and water. Healthcare Workforce Pipeline: RadNet and WIN-NextGen are partnering to introduce middle and high school students to medical imaging careers through mentorship, digital learning, and shadowing. Care Costs & Coverage: Elevance is cracking down on hospital billing for some off-campus clinic care, a move that could reduce facility fees.
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