AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMedicaid billing spikes across Nebraska towns: New federal Medicaid spending data show sharp local increases in 2024, including Lincoln hearing services up 3,374% ($62,605), Beatrice durable medical equipment up 59.3% ($3,910), Bellevue ambulance/transport up 16.7% ($121,304), and Kearney coronavirus diagnostic panel claims up 166.6% ($8,138). Veterans dental access: Nebraska VA’s fourth annual Veterans Mission of Mercy in Yutan delivered free care to hundreds, citing a major dental coverage gap for the state’s veterans. Public health alerts: The FDA/CDC cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled lettuce has expanded, with new confirmed cases reported in additional states. Health policy and costs: Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Biden-era EPA air quality rule, arguing it raises costs for manufacturers, utilities and farmers. Community health and safety: Omaha police investigated a Sunday shooting in the Old Market that sent one man to Nebraska Medical Center and led to multiple arrests. Local care capacity: Banner Ironwood Medical Center broke ground on an expansion aimed at improving emergency department space and patient experience.
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