AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedicaid Coverage Crunch: Minnesota DHS says a high-risk Medicaid provider revalidation deadline has passed, leaving thousands still “pending,” with advocates warning gaps could disrupt care for medically fragile patients. Insurance Denials Hit Home Nursing: WCCO reports families of children needing around-the-clock registered nurses say Medica and HealthPartners cut coverage, forcing desperate workarounds. Fraud Crackdown: The FBI arrested a suspect tied to a $90 million Medicaid fraud scheme in Minnesota, underscoring how aggressively the state and feds are pursuing healthcare fraud. Public Health Alerts: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued a consumer advisory for specific Milkjam Creamery ice cream and non-dairy frozen desserts due to possible metal fragments. Tick-Bite Surge: CDC data shows ER visits for tick bites are at their highest for this time of year since 2017, with Lyme disease the most common concern. Leadership in Pediatrics: Children’s Minnesota named Dr. Sameer Gupta as executive VP and chief medical officer starting Aug. 1. Mental Health & Safety: Minneapolis Park Police said a reported mental health crisis ended with a death by suicide, and officials also reported multiple shootings along the Mississippi River.
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