AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMedicaid Trans Youth Lawsuit: Four New Hampshire families sued the Trump administration to block a rule cutting Medicaid and CHIP funding for transition-related care for minors, arguing it violates Medicaid law and exceeds federal authority; the change is set to take full effect Oct. 13. West Nile Update: NH reported its first confirmed human West Nile Virus case of the year, involving an adult in Grafton who became symptomatic Aug. 22. Cybersecurity Push: The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act, aimed at helping providers defend against cyberattacks and protect patient data, including in rural areas. 340B Fight: The AHA, the New Hampshire Hospital Association, and 340B Health filed an amicus brief supporting Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital’s challenge to Eli Lilly’s new 340B claims data policy, warning it could raise burdens and threaten access to discounts. Local Care Expansion: ConvenientMD Primary Care welcomed Dr. Raghu Kanumalla to its Bangor practice to expand access to primary care. Public Health & Safety: A firefighter was injured in a Londonderry house fire after a flashover; the cause remains under investigation. Charity Gaming Oversight: As NH’s charitable gaming system faces calls for more oversight, watchdogs warn of weak vetting and accountability for how casino revenue supports charities.
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