AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMedicaid Fight for Trans Youth: Vermont and a coalition of 21 states sued the Trump administration over a new HHS/CMS rule that would block federal Medicaid and CHIP reimbursement for gender-affirming care for low-income youth—effective Oct. 13, 2026—arguing states can decide coverage within federal limits. Oregon Health System Deal: Salem Health says its merger with Stayton-based Santiam Hospital is complete, keeping Santiam operating while Salem takes on about $22 million in debt; Cheryl Nester Wolfe stays CEO for the system. Court Data Breach: Oregon’s Judicial Department disclosed a breach tied to the cloud case system used by the Oregon Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, involving files accessed via Thomson Reuters’ C-Track. Air Quality & Asthma Risk: AG Kwame Raoul joined multistate opposition to an EPA proposal to loosen NOx pollution rules for heavy-duty vehicles, warning it could worsen respiratory harm, especially near roadways. Oregon Biologics Update: OHSU experts discuss how biologics have transformed atopic dermatitis care, with many patients seeing major improvement but still a “ceiling” on full clearance. Native Health Leadership: The Senate confirmed Mark Cruz, a citizen of Oregon’s Klamath Tribes, as permanent director of the Indian Health Service after a long stretch without a Senate-confirmed leader. Public Safety/Health: Oregon State Police reported a fatal multi-vehicle crash on Highway 26 in Clatsop County, with multiple serious injuries and Life Flight transports.
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