AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedicaid Updates: Rhode Island Medicaid changes take effect Oct. 1, including new federal eligibility limits for some noncitizens and coverage shifts for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for eligible enrollees. Health Costs & Coverage: OHIC approved 2027 individual market rate hikes—an average 12.4% increase for about 50,700 people buying their own plans, with different impacts for Blue Cross and Neighborhood Health Plan. Suicide Prevention: A new piece highlights ongoing research and the role of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in improving support for adolescents and young adults. Food & Longevity: A major study links higher ultra-processed food intake to higher risks of cancer, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular events, and early death. Public Health & Safety: Rhode Island also faces elevated rabies activity this year, mostly in raccoons and bats. Workforce Pipeline: Rural Rhode Island education and health officials celebrated $5.48M in federal grants to build a healthcare workforce pipeline. Local Health Events: A Bristol blood drive runs Oct. 4 at the fire department headquarters, and Rhode Island’s Mission of Mercy free dental clinic helped more than 600 people. Fire Department Probe: A whistleblower lawsuit alleges Johnston firefighters used alcohol and marijuana on the job; the mayor denies the claims.
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