AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedicaid Access: CMS clarified how states can exempt medically frail people from new Medicaid work rules due in January 2027. Nebraska has begun rolling out the rules, while reports say paperwork is already contributing to coverage losses. Kratom Risks: A UNMC addiction physician says kratom can cause dependence and withdrawal, and mixing it with alcohol or opioids can dangerously slow breathing. Behavioral Health: Nebraska hospitals are working to strengthen access to behavioral health care statewide, as children with serious mental health needs are reportedly being sent out of state for treatment. Medical Manufacturing: BD says its $19 billion U.S. investment includes more than $1 billion for Nebraska, but hasn’t said how the money will be divided between its state facilities. Preventive Care: Nebraska’s Every Woman Matters program marks 35 years of preventive screenings as health officials urge residents to keep up with mammograms.
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