AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMaternal Care: Trumbull County commissioners asked Ohio to stop Saint Joseph Hospital’s maternity ward closure, warning it would leave Medicaid patients without local obstetric care. Mental Health: A regional effort in northwest Missouri is expanding access to counseling and other support, as leaders point to a shortage of services. Flu Season: Oregon reports just 52% of health workers got flu shots last season, down from 85% in 2019-20; Bolton Hospital has brought back masks in patient areas amid rising flu and Covid cases. Medicaid: A federal judge ruled that disabled and chronically ill enrollees need not prove they are unable to work to qualify for a “medically frail” exemption, while allowing new work requirements to proceed. Pregnancy and Addiction Treatment: A study found methadone and buprenorphine levels were not linked to newborn withdrawal severity, offering reassurance to pregnant patients using these medications. AI in Care: Most Americans surveyed support AI for some health tasks with human oversight, but many are uncomfortable with doctors using it for diagnoses or treatment decisions.
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