AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMedicaid Fight for Trans Youth: Vermont, New York, Washington and other states sued the Trump administration over a rule blocking federal Medicaid/CHIP reimbursement for gender-affirming care for low-income youth, arguing HHS/CMS overstepped authority and unlawfully overrides state medical decisions. Primary Care Funding: Rhode Island’s Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner says Medicaid primary care rates are still below the cost of care; Gov. Dan McKee pledged about $16.5M in the next budget to raise reimbursement to better match actual costs. Air Pollution Regulation: AG Kwame Raoul joined a multistate push urging EPA to withdraw a proposal that would loosen NOx limits from heavy-duty vehicles, warning it could worsen asthma and harm environmental justice communities. Caregiver Safety Innovation: A South County Hospital nurse created “Looey,” a splash guard for bedpan washers/toilets after getting sprayed while caring for patients. Public Health Alert: Rhode Island rabies cases rose to 34 after two Warwick raccoons tested positive; RIDOH says people and pets may need treatment after possible exposure. Local Health Access: RIPTA unveiled 50 new paratransit vans to expand RIde and Flex On Demand capacity. Primary Care Progress in Numbers: A new OHIC report says RI Medicaid fee-for-service primary care rates now top several New England states and exceed the national median.
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