AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAir Quality Update: Wildfire smoke is easing in the Black Hills Tuesday, but moderate “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” conditions may linger and smoke is expected to return Wednesday, including into the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Rural Hospital Funding: A Rural Health Transformation Fund discussion says the real problem isn’t just “saving hospitals,” but low Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement that drives closures and inpatient cutbacks. Hospital Quality in SD: CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings show two South Dakota hospitals at 2 stars in 2026—Avera St. Mary’s (Pierre) and Huron Regional Medical Center—while five earned 5-star marks. Medication & Fraud: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway backs federal action to expand states’ power to investigate Medicaid fraud beyond provider cases. Drug Pricing Crackdown: AG Jeff Jackson and other attorneys general reached a $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing, with changes promised to comply with antitrust laws. Food Safety: Walmart-linked pistachio nut butter is recalled in 19 states due to possible Salmonella contamination. Heart Health Nutrition: New CDC NHANES data finds most Americans have low omega-3 levels, with nearly all below the optimal target. Mental Health: West River Mental Health shares tips to turn back-to-school jitters into positive starts. Reproductive Rights Legal Fight: South Dakota leaders appeal a court block of the state’s abortion-pill advertising ban.
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