AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHospital Leadership: Weeks Medical Center has named Tiffany Haynes, its chief nursing officer, as president and CEO. She takes over as the Lancaster hospital works to rebuild its board and restore governance under a settlement with the state attorney general. Insurance Costs: New Hampshire’s average benchmark ACA premium is set to reach $486 a month in 2027, up from $497 in 2025? Correction: the article reports $486 for 2027; nationwide, benchmark premiums are rising 13% after a 26% increase in 2026. Rural Health: New Hampshire has secured more than $204 million in federal rural health funding for a second year, aimed at expanding care and supporting rural hospitals. Access to Care: Catholic Medical Center plans to open a freestanding emergency room in Concord next year. Supporters point to long waits at Concord Hospital; the proposal also raises questions about patient costs. Medicaid Coverage: New Hampshire families are asking a federal judge to pause a rule barring Medicaid-funded gender-affirming care for trans teens.
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