AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRural Maternity Funding: CMS approved Oregon’s directed payment plan, unlocking up to $37.5M to help 21 rural hospitals stabilize maternity care as Medicaid cuts loom. Clinic Budget Crunch: Lane County’s Community Health Centers says it will cut 23 positions amid a projected $6.5M shortfall, citing falling revenue and rising costs. Tribal Health Access: The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians opened a larger Eugene office to expand services, with plans to assess needs for potential behavioral health and substance-use resources. Public Health Safety Rules: Multnomah County approved an ordinance restricting mobile syringe distribution within 1,000 feet of K-12 schools, aiming to protect kids while preserving harm-reduction services. Health Fraud Crackdown: DOJ charged more than 450 people nationwide in a $6.5B health care fraud takedown, including two Oregon defendants tied to sleep-study and genetic-testing schemes. Food & Allergy Alert: USDA issued a public health alert for a Kroger/Fred Meyer chicken product due to mislabeling and undeclared egg allergens. Diabetes Focus: Central Oregon Health Council released a community snapshot on diabetes and prediabetes, highlighting where support can be strengthened.
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