AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHospital Billing & Debt Relief: KFF reports many nonprofit hospital patients are billed for amounts they likely never owed, and it points to a key first step: ask whether you were screened for charity care before collections ramp up. Medicare Advantage Pullbacks: UnitedHealth and Humana are discontinuing some Medicare Advantage plans affecting more than a million seniors, with members being routed back to original Medicare unless they pick a new plan. Nurse Contract Tensions in Southern Oregon: Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center and the Oregon Nurses Association are in the middle of expired contract negotiations, with a Medford town hall highlighting concerns about layoffs and service changes. Drug Pricing Antitrust: Iowa AG Brenna Bird is seeking court approval for a $400M settlement with Sandoz and Fougera over alleged generic-drug price manipulation, part of a broader state enforcement push. Public Health & Safety: Oregon health officials are urging vaccinations as respiratory virus season begins, while Oregon State Police reported two fatal crashes on I-84 and a Sweet Home house fire sent a firefighter to the hospital. Community Health Access: A nonprofit hospital guidance explainer notes patients can request charity care screening and apply within a set window for aid.
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