AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedicaid Coverage Watch: New KFF data shows Nebraska’s Medicaid work requirements are already cutting coverage—7% coverage losses and 14% denials in the first four months—raising concerns that tighter verification in 2028 could mean more people lose eligibility. Hospital Expansion: The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider a major Project Health cost increase in Omaha, with the price jumping from $2.19 billion to $2.748 billion as inpatient capacity and construction costs rise. Drug Pricing Accountability: Iowa joined a 43-state coalition seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz and Fougera over alleged generic drug price manipulation, with Nebraska included in the broader enforcement effort. Public Health Alerts: CDC reports measles cases continue to climb, with 3,887 cases nationwide as of Oct. 1 and most tied to outbreaks. Care Access in Emergencies: TRICARE is offering temporary prescription refill waivers for Nebraska beneficiaries through Oct. 12 due to flooding. Superfund Safety: EPA says cleanup remedies at two Midwest Superfund sites are not protective, prompting additional actions and community meetings.
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