AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMaternal & Birth Policy: Nebraska mothers are appealing a ruling that upholds state restrictions on midwife-assisted home births, as some families also turn to “free birth” to keep babies close and supported. Public Health & Environment: A new review finds the herbicide atrazine is contaminating about 25% of continental U.S. rivers at levels that can harm wildlife and may threaten human health, raising fresh pressure for stricter pesticide rules. Health Care Access: The Trump administration says it canceled ACA marketplace coverage for 760,000 people, citing fraud or that enrollees “do not exist,” while critics warn it will push families deeper into poverty. Medicaid Payments: Federal rules are expected to cut Medicaid payments to doctors and hospitals in three dozen states by more than $50 billion, potentially shrinking provider participation for Medicaid patients. Local Care & Community Support: Omaha’s Salem Baptist Church held a large free food and flu-shot event, while Sioux City plans a resource fair for people experiencing homelessness that includes help with medical needs.
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