AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVeterans’ Dental Care: Montana VA broke ground on its first standalone dental clinic, an $8.2 million Helena facility that will triple capacity from four operatories to 12 as the number of dental-eligible veterans has more than doubled since 2019. Mental Health: Park County’s drop-in center has expanded to weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering free peer support and help connecting adults with services. A judge also cleared the way for work to resume on the state’s Laurel psychiatric facility, though residents’ legal challenges continue. Medicare Choices: A Choteau information session warned that Blue Cross Blue Shield Advantage plans will no longer be offered in Montana and that some rural providers may not accept Humana; enrollment runs through Dec. 7. Public Health: Montana flu season is starting early, with more than 40 confirmed cases and seven hospitalizations. A study that included Montana found fewer than one in four calls to listed in-network mental health providers resulted in an appointment. Rural Care: The state announced $3.63 million for 17 rural EMS agencies to expand services such as in-home wound care and fall checks.
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