AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSNAP overhaul hits Montana: The USDA has approved Montana’s waiver to restrict SNAP purchases of soft drinks, candy, energy drinks, and certain prepared desserts—starting this fall—making Montana the 23rd state to join the national “Make America Healthy Again” push. Rural access to meds: A new pilot backed by the Helmsley Charitable Trust could help small, independent rural hospitals in Montana and nearby states get steady supplies of generic drugs at wholesale prices. Public health funding boost: Montana State University received $10.7 million from NIH to build a center for biomedical research and workforce development. Local health infrastructure: Jefferson County voted to buy the Taylor Medical Building in Boulder for $75,000, clearing the way for possible expansion of its health department and an Intermountain Health clinic. Care facility snapshot: CMS data shows Skyline Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation ranked 3rd in Yellowstone County for Q1 2026, but with a low overall rating and multiple fines. Emergency response incident: In New Mexico, three people died and first responders were decontaminated after exposure to an unidentified substance at a suspected overdose scene.
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