AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedicaid Work Rules: CMS released final rules requiring many Medicaid enrollees to show they’re working or in approved activities, with a Jan. 1, 2027 rollout that could add hurdles for people trying to keep coverage. Addiction Treatment Access: Community Medical Center in Missoula launched an inpatient medical detox program for adults with alcohol or opioid dependence, aiming to fill a gap for people who end up in the ER after overdose complications. Food Farmacy in Montana: Northern Montana Health Care and the Community Food Bank partnered to deliver cooking supplies to help eligible clients prepare healthier meals tied to high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Medicare Advantage Oversight: Montana leaders are pushing for stronger state authority to protect seniors in Medicare Advantage when coverage or provider-network problems arise. Public Health Watch: A report says slow ICE communication about infectious illness at an El Paso detention facility has delayed outbreak response, raising concerns for Montana-linked facilities. Rural Rehab Support: Empower Spinal Cord Injury’s weeklong program in Missoula focused on skills, peer support, and recovery planning after spinal cord injury. Section 504 Reminder: An op-ed argues Montana can’t abandon Section 504 protections that keep schools and health services accessible for people with disabilities. FDA Recall: The FDA issued a Class I recall for Alfredo sauce tied to potential salmonella contamination.
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