AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMedicaid provider shake-up in Minnesota: DHS says more than 3,400 high-risk Medicaid providers were disenrolled after revalidation reviews, leaving families scrambling for home care and other services. Local health infrastructure: Rochester City Council approved up to $3M to expand UMR lab space in Discovery Square, aiming to support enrollment growth and a broader innovation ecosystem. Mental health policy in Minnesota: The Office of Cannabis Management is exploring whether to create a psilocybin (“magic mushrooms”) pilot for treatment-resistant PTSD and depression, including input from veterans. Public health and safety: Minnesota health officials shared tips to prevent swimmer’s itch as lake season ramps up. Food and chemical safety: Target recalled two baby wipe products over possible bacterial contamination that could be dangerous for infants. Women’s health: Mayo Clinic Q&A explains how menopause can affect heart, brain, and bone health. Community suicide prevention: A Minnesota mother pushed the “Kayla’s Hope Act,” requiring DOT bridge suicide-prevention analysis statewide.
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