AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRural EMS Funding: Montana is sending nearly $9 million to upgrade rural and frontier emergency medical services, backing about 80 agencies with new ambulances and equipment like ventilators and cardiac monitors. Medicaid Work Rules: Montana begins enforcing Medicaid work requirements Oct. 1, and patients say the rollout has them confused about what they must do and when. Wildlife Safety: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks euthanized 14 “extremely food conditioned” black bears near Bozeman after investigators found alleged supplemental feeding that made bears unafraid of people. Stroke Rehab Research: UM researchers report bird-focused activities are improving quality of life for stroke survivors with aphasia, boosting communication and mobility. Veterans Suicide Prevention: The VA awarded $2.9 million to Montana organizations for suicide prevention services for veterans. ACA Market Shifts: Open enrollment approaches as insurer exits grow nationwide, including PacificSource leaving Montana’s marketplace for 2027. Public Health Alerts: Avian flu is resurging in Minnesota turkey flocks, while Montana reports only backyard cases so far. Health Coverage Costs: A Montana state employee health plan deal still raises deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums starting January.
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