AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRural Health Access & Costs: A new analysis of U.S. per-capita health care spending ranks Montana at $9,747 per person in 2024, highlighting how widely costs vary by state. Medicaid Impact: A fresh op-ed argues Medicaid cuts will ripple across the whole health system, driving more uninsured people and worsening rural clinic access. Wildfire Smoke Preparedness: Butte-Silver Bow Health Department doubled its free air purifier loan program to 60 units for wildfire season, prioritizing seniors, pregnant people, and residents with respiratory conditions. Community Care & Transportation: Northern Transit Interlocal marked 20 years as a lifeline for rural riders, including people traveling to medical appointments in Great Falls. Public Health & Safety: Montana’s speeding-related traffic deaths are the highest per capita in the U.S., with the study pointing to deadly risk on rural roads. Healthcare Leadership: Volunteers of America Northern Rockies named Brian Smith as its next CEO, overseeing housing and behavioral health services across Montana and beyond. Outdoor Health: Montana stories also spotlight real-world medical emergencies—from a Granite Peak trekking pole impalement to a rattlesnake bite treated with antivenom.
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