AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedicaid Lab Spending: West Fargo Medicaid billed $147,117 in 2024 for pathology and laboratory procedures, up 44.5% from 2023, showing how local demand is shifting within taxpayer-funded care. Medicaid Lab Spending (Williston): Williston’s Medicaid payments for the same category rose 34.6% in 2024 to $493,894, with pathology/lab services ranking among the top spending groups locally. Food Safety Recall: Power Plate Meals (West Fargo) recalled about 5,700 pounds of frozen meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes because soy wasn’t declared on labels; products shipped to MN, ND, and SD. Public Health & Policy: Health experts criticized a Trump administration hantavirus quarantine as “unconstitutional” for lacking scientific support, raising concerns about future pathogen detentions. Disease Watch: CDC reported measles spread to 41 states with three deaths, underscoring ongoing outbreak risk. Nutrition Access: Williston Basin School District #7 is offering free summer breakfast and lunch for kids 18 and under at multiple sites. Aging Support: SDSU and NDSU Extension made “Aging Well” recordings available online through Sept. 30, 2026, covering family caregiving and medication safety. Workforce & Care: NDHHS announced grants for family services, while ND Rural Health Transformation work continues with a focus on equipment and workforce retention.
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