AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMedicaid & food safety net: Oregon lawmakers moved to blunt a looming budget crisis tied to federal cuts, with Senate Bill 1507 trimming wasteful tax breaks and expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit—aimed at protecting Oregon Health Plan coverage and food assistance. Health care access in-network: Premera Blue Cross and MultiCare extended their contract through July 31, keeping MultiCare providers in network while negotiations continue. Public health alerts: USDA issued a public health alert for misbranded raw boneless chicken breast sold at Kroger and Fred Meyer in nine states, including Oregon, due to an undeclared allergen (eggs). COVID guidance: CDC updated recommendations so most Americans in low/medium hospital-risk areas can stop wearing masks, while still advising masks for high-risk areas and in certain transit settings. Alcohol harm in older adults: A new report found multiple Oregon metro areas among the nation’s highest for alcohol-induced death rates among adults 65+. Correctional health & reentry: Correctional leaders urged Congress to preserve federal reentry funding and strengthen officer wellness, while tackling drone and illicit phone contraband.
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