AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth Policy: Election wins are putting Medicaid access back in the spotlight: Nebraska’s Denise Powell says she’ll work to reverse cuts, while Democrats may use their new congressional strength to push for restored ACA subsidies and closer oversight of federal health policies. Rural Care: Unalaska’s clinic expansion is nearing completion, adding emergency beds, trauma rooms and imaging—but its federally qualified health center status leaves emergency care difficult to fund. Patient Access: Crystal Run patients say longtime doctors are leaving and report possible psychiatry and orthopedic service cuts under Optum; the changes have not been confirmed by the practice. Medicare Watch: Iowa officials warn that scammers are targeting beneficiaries during open enrollment with fake plan offers, phishing texts and calls seeking Medicare numbers.
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