AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHospital Fees & Consumer Protection: The University of Maryland Medical System will pay a $2.25M settlement to the state over outpatient facility-fee notices that didn’t meet Maryland’s Facility Fee Right-to-Know Act standards, with restitution checks expected for affected patients. Prescription Costs: A Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board update argues the state is making progress on drug affordability and calls for continued action. Medicaid Access: A lawsuit in federal court challenges a Trump administration rule tightening exemptions from Medicaid work requirements for people deemed “medically frail,” including a Maryland case filed in the District of Maryland. Public Health & Food Safety: The FDA issued a recall of Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning sold in six states after Maryland Department of Health testing found elevated lead; consumers are told to discard or return it. Youth Mental Health: Southern Maryland families get a guide to where to start for child and teen mental health care, from outpatient therapy to crisis programs. School Attendance: St. Mary’s County schools report chronic absenteeism fell to 23.1% by June 2026 as officials target barriers like transportation, health, and housing. Community Wellness: Oxford Community Center launches a free Financial Wellness Wednesdays series focused on estate planning and retirement options.
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