AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRural Health Tech Funding: North Dakota Health and Human Services is rolling out a new Rural Health Transformation funding opportunity to help rural providers strengthen and modernize electronic medical record systems, aiming to improve care coordination for both medical and behavioral health needs; about $500,000 per awardee is available in first-year support, with applications due July 29 and a technical assistance call set for July 8. Workforce Access Watch: A national analysis projects a major rheumatologist shortage hitting nonmetropolitan areas hardest, with only 18.5% of rheumatologists in nonmetro versus 99.3% in metro areas by 2037. Public Health & Safety: North Dakota air quality is mostly in the moderate range as smoke drifts in from the Four Corners, with health impacts rising as conditions worsen. Health Care Fraud: A Minnesota AG case charges a North Dakota resident with allegedly defrauding Medical Assistance of $156,000+ by using identities of licensed providers to bill for psychotherapy and alcohol/drug counseling. Community Health Events: NDSU Extension is set to host multiple field days (including dry bean field days) and a July 15 North Central Research Extension Center field day for practical, research-based updates.
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