AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRural Health: Maryland’s Department of Health received $168.4 million in federal funding for year two of a five-year program to expand and modernize care in rural communities. Insurance Costs: Marylanders face sharply higher ACA premiums during open enrollment, while some may also lose access to Medicare Advantage plans. Overdose Prevention: Purple boxes offering free naloxone are being placed across the Mid-Shore, making the overdose-reversal medication easier to access. School Health: Prince George’s County formed a joint task force to coordinate outbreak responses after illness sickened students and staff at several schools; officials urged families to keep vaccinations current and stay home when sick. Lead Safety: Cambridge launched a lead hazard reduction program as officials warn that children in Dorchester County have elevated blood-lead levels. Medicaid Scrutiny: The FBI is investigating a former Baltimore school board member’s company over alleged healthcare kickbacks and money laundering. The company has received more than $61 million in Medicaid payments; no charges have been filed.
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