AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHospital Experience: A new national analysis of CMS HCAHPS patient survey star ratings finds Wisconsin leads the U.S. for patient-rated hospital experience, while Florida ranks last, with the Midwest and Mountain West consistently scoring highest. Forensic Mental Health Fight: In Laurel, a lawsuit challenges the state’s plan for a forensic mental health center, with residents arguing the environmental review didn’t fully account for water needs; the state says it could use eminent domain to force water and sewer connections. Fire Updates: Cooler weather and rain helped crews make progress on the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes fires in the West Pioneers area, with continued line building and backfire tactics. Public Health & Food Safety: The FDA posted a recall of gourmet popcorn sold in 43 states due to misdeclared nutrients; officials say it’s a labeling issue, not contamination. Youth Alcohol Use: A new analysis finds more girls ages 12–20 report past-month drinking and binge drinking than boys. Wolf Management: Ahead of Montana’s FWP commission meeting, stakeholders are weighing in on a proposed wolf harvest quota cut after concerns about how wolf numbers were estimated. Opioid Theft Case: A California man was sentenced to federal prison for pharmacy break-ins across Idaho and Montana targeting controlled substances.
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