AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRural Health Watch: Seeley Swan Medical Center’s future looks shaky as it faces an ongoing deficit tied to federal Medicaid changes, with officials weighing options like a voter levy and cost cuts to keep services running. Public Health & Environment: Montana DEQ is warning residents about harmful algal blooms as summer heat rises, urging people and pets to check water before swimming. Behavioral Health & Safety: A CDC report flags a surge in drug-resistant Candida auris in hospitals, with rising cases and screening positives putting vulnerable patients at risk. Local Care Updates: St. Peter’s Health in Helena added Nicole Hatcher, PA, to its interventional pain management team, expanding minimally invasive options for acute and chronic pain. Health Policy in Motion: Montana begins implementing Medicaid work requirements, with providers and lawmakers raising concerns about gaps and impacts on rural facilities. Community Health & Wellness: A new poll finds Montanans broadly support a cigarette tax increase, citing potential benefits for kids’ health.
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