AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMedicaid & costs: Maryland lawmakers are weighing tax and fee hikes and whether more revenue power should shift to local governments as budget pressure grows. Medicaid oversight: A Maryland Medicaid audit found hundreds of home care plans stuck unapproved for months, prompting lawmakers to press for fixes. SNAP benefits: States including New Jersey and Virginia are rolling out chip-enabled EBT cards to curb theft and skimming. Public health alerts: CDC reports rising rabies exposures and mistakes in treatment use; Maryland residents are urged to stay alert as cases increase. Healthcare workforce & care models: CareFirst and the Baltimore Ravens expand “Huddle Up for Health,” and Maryland is launching new workplace support for employees in substance use recovery. Community health & safety: A youth football player was airlifted to Shock Trauma after a concussion at Calvert Hall; separately, a fuel tanker fire shut down I-795 and disrupted Metro SubwayLink service. Child welfare: Baltimore police charged parents after a 2-month-old died at Harbor Hospital; prosecutors allege severe trauma. Sports with local health angles: Ravens’ Lamar Jackson contract talks remain a storyline heading into the season opener.
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