AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAccess Expansion: Valley Health Care Eye Care Center is reopening in Elkins for Randolph County, taking over the former Dr. Gongola’s office and adding FQHC-style capacity while keeping the same patient-first approach. Public Health Alert: Pasadena officials say whooping cough activity is rising and urged clinicians to suspect, test, and treat quickly—especially to protect infants and pregnant people. Medicaid Crackdown: Mississippi is set to review high-risk Medicaid providers for fraud as part of a broader federal push, while Michigan’s home-care owner Ruby Scott was convicted in a $1.6M Medicare fraud and kickback scheme. Mental Health Culture Clash: Joe Rogan told Theo Von to stop antidepressants, reigniting debate over influencer advice versus clinical guidance. Care Delivery on the Ground: De Anza College launched a weekly mobile clinic for adults, and free summer dental sealant clinics are rolling out across southern Illinois. Workforce & Governance: South Carolina named Dr. Brannon Traxler interim head of the Department of Public Health after a Senate rejection of Edward Simmer.
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