AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInsurance Access: Cigna is exiting Florida’s Obamacare marketplace in 2027 after Aetna left at the end of 2025, raising fears of a “death spiral” as premiums rise and healthier people drop coverage—an issue already tied to more uninsured patients at Florida hospitals. Maternal & Newborn Safety: Kalispell City Council is weighing Safe Haven Baby Boxes at fire stations after public lobbying, with supporters calling them a crisis-prevention tool and opponents raising concerns tied to abortion pills. Public Health & Food Safety: A CDC-linked salmonella surge tied to backyard chicken flocks has spread across many states, including Montana, with young children hit hardest. Health Care in Detention: A watchdog report documents continued solitary confinement in prisons, immigration detention, jails, and schools, including accounts from Camp East Montana detainees alleging abuse and inadequate medical care. Montana Community Health Data: Montana released its 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey results, highlighting progress in student health, school safety, mental health, and substance-use prevention. Local Health Spending: New Medicaid billing figures show Polson pathology/lab claims rising in 2024 and Butte dental services payments jumping sharply, reflecting shifting local demand and coverage use.
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