AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth Coverage & Access: UnitedHealth says it will drop prior authorization for 1,700 service codes starting Oct. 1, including many home health and durable medical equipment items—aimed at reducing delays and paperwork. Hospital Care Milestone: North Memorial’s “miracle baby” Adonis, born at 24 weeks, is finally home after 334 days in the NICU. Mental Health: The Out of the Darkness Community Walk returns to Nisswa Oct. 11, raising funds for suicide prevention education, research, and survivor support. Food Safety: FDA expanded a Walmart frozen berries recall over possible E. coli risk, and an Idaho sprouts recall is tied to salmonella concerns. Public Health & Policy: Minnesota’s assisted living reforms are under scrutiny after an audit found inspection gaps, while CMS deferred $1 billion in Medicaid payments and gained new power to exclude providers. Community Health Events: A Nisswa walk and local cancer-support fundraisers highlight how Minnesotans are turning health awareness into action.
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