AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedicaid Work Rules: North Dakota HHS is preparing to start federal work requirements for Medicaid Expansion members in January, with adults ages 19–64 needing to work, train, volunteer, or enroll in education; officials say nearly half of about 23,000 members may qualify for an exclusion. Kratom Oversight: Williston became the latest North Dakota community to move on kratom concerns, adopting a resolution that doesn’t ban sales but supports stronger state and federal action to protect public health. Addiction Treatment Access: The state marked 10 years of its Substance Use Disorder Voucher program, created in 2015, saying it has approved services for 11,690 people and helped cover assessments, therapy, peer support, transportation, and medication-assisted treatment. Public Health Alerts: Sanford doctors urged families to get vaccinated as measles cases hit a 35-year high, noting school settings can speed spread; North Dakota reports cases in Cass and Grand Forks counties. Rural Care Focus: A Watford City specialist story highlights efforts to reduce overmedication and improve targeted care, while follow-up reporting in a Hungerford case points to ongoing questions about emergency transfers and access to advanced cardiac care. Patient Safety Transparency: Leapfrog says a record number of hospitals and surgery centers are now publicly rated for patient safety, with participation exceeding 80% of inpatient beds nationwide. Air Quality: Canadian wildfire smoke is settling over the Northern Plains, pushing AQI into unhealthy ranges and prompting respiratory precautions.
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