AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedicaid Integrity Push: North Dakota is ramping up oversight of its Medicaid program starting July 1 to prevent fraud, with more frequent revalidations, enhanced enrollment requirements, competency assessments, site visits, and a provider enrollment moratorium for certain areas—targeting service providers, non-emergency medical transportation, and 1915(i) services. Public Health Alerts: The CDC reports U.S. measles cases have topped 2,000 for the second straight year, with 2,030 confirmed cases in 39 states and D.C. in 2026 so far, and most cases tied to people unvaccinated or with unknown vaccination status. Quit Smoking Campaign: North Dakotans are being encouraged to take part in Quit Week (June 7–13, 2026), a statewide push to help people quit smoking, vaping, chew, or nicotine pouches. Data Center Health Concerns: In Oliver County, commissioners heard from a noise and health expert warning that low-frequency, tonal noise from hyperscale data centers could affect people and livestock, while the developer says studies and conditions are already addressing impacts. Local Care Access: Minot Medicaid billing under “Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare)” rose 54.8% in 2024, reaching $832,861, highlighting how local spending patterns can shift.
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