AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedicaid Access: Nebraska has denied 1,090 Medicaid applications and renewals since starting work requirements in May; 956 denials followed unanswered notices. An Omaha cancer patient says losing coverage forced him to delay scans and appointments. Rural Care: Federal officials missed a deadline to announce competitive awards from a $50 billion rural health fund, leaving hospitals and clinics waiting as Nebraska providers seek more funding for local care. Food and Wellness: Lincoln’s Local Food Challenge more than doubled participation, with 50 organizations spending over $694,000 on food from regional farms and suppliers. Behavioral Health: The Well received $2.1 million to expand services in northeast Nebraska. Research: UNMC is partnering with USC on a five-year study of how well smoking-cessation medications work in everyday life.
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