AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHospital Quality Response: Novant Health pushed back on criticism as New Hanover Regional Medical Center improved to a three-star Medicare rating for 2026, up from two stars. Local Care Milestones: Pender Medical Center marked 75 years since opening as Pender Memorial Hospital, with more services planned as it nears its century mark. Nursing Recognition: Stevenson Memorial Hospital honored ER nurse Katherine “Kat” Whissell with an Award of Excellence in Nursing. Public Safety & Disruption: A hospital in Love County is headed toward demolition while waiting on FEMA approval after tornado damage, and one hospital was declared a public danger. Medicaid Spending Swings: Medicaid bills kept climbing in multiple places—Texarkana medical/surgical supplies rose 18.7%, West Miami medicine services/procedures jumped 14.3%, and Texas Children’s-related “detransition clinic” coverage continues to dominate attention. Care in the News: A Stamford Hospital research day highlighted 86 projects aimed at publishing and improving patient care. Health Incident Watch: Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy hopes to leave hospital Monday after a shooting, while Texas Rangers second baseman Josh Smith remains hospitalized with viral meningitis.
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