AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOpioid Treatment Oversight: Rhode Island auditors found widespread compliance and documentation failures in oversight of opioid treatment services. The audit did not identify cases where providers billed Medicaid for services they did not deliver, or patients went without medication. CVS Settlement: CVS, headquartered in Rhode Island, agreed to pay $315 million to settle federal claims that its pharmacies improperly filled opioid prescriptions. The company disputes the allegations and did not admit wrongdoing. Cancer Screening: Rhode Island Medical Imaging donated $15,000 to the state’s breast and cervical cancer screening program, which helps uninsured and underinsured residents access care. Mental Health Support: A new resilience center is offering free trauma support to people affected by the Brown University and Pawtucket shootings. Regional Care: South County Hospital and Mayo Clinic have shared details of their partnership, aimed at bringing the two organizations together in patient care.
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