AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPrescription Costs: A coalition of 45 states and territories is seeking court approval of settlements with three generic-drug makers over alleged price-fixing. Consumers who bought generic prescriptions between May 2009 and December 2019 may qualify for compensation. Regional Care: HealthPartners and Essentia Health have approved a merger that would bring together about 45,000 employees and clinics across North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin, pending regulatory review. Insurance: North Dakota health insurance premiums are set to rise in 2027, with the state insurance commissioner posting next year’s rate changes. Rural and Family Health: North Dakota received nearly $2.9 million in federal funding for home-visiting services, while a new rural hospital network aims to help the state’s facilities remain viable. Drinking Water: The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has returned to federal court, arguing that approvals for the Dakota Access Pipeline crossing did not adequately address spill risks to its water supply and treaty rights.
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