AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealth System Leadership: Essentia Health named Jason Craig executive vice president of administration and operations, tasking him with overseeing system operations across Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Medicare Advantage Watch: A new KFF analysis says plan pullbacks are hitting seniors hard, with North Dakota among states where 60%+ of enrollees faced terminated Medicare Advantage plans. Rural Care & Access: North Dakota lawmakers are considering a special session package that includes kratom restrictions plus proposals tied to health infrastructure, including funding to improve care coordination and rural non-emergency medical transportation. Public Health & Safety: A study ranks North Dakota low for medical malpractice reports (11.3 per 1,000 practitioners), while separate coverage highlights the need for seat belts after fatal I-94 crashes near Jamestown where drivers were not buckled. Infectious Disease: Pine wilt disease has been tentatively confirmed in southern North Dakota, and health officials also reported the first West Nile virus case in the state. Community Health Resources: Grand Forks’ Vets in the Park event connected veterans and families with mental health, housing and employment resources. Food & Nutrition: SNAP eligibility changes are affecting thousands, including refugees and other groups, as federal rules tighten work requirements.
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