AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHealth System Merger: Sanford Health and North Memorial Health have signed a definitive deal to merge into a single nonprofit system, with plans to invest about $600 million into North Memorial’s Robbinsdale and Maple Grove hospitals in Minnesota. State Budget Fight: Wisconsin’s surplus spending proposal is still splintering lawmakers—Rep. Randy Udell and others criticized the plan’s mix of rebates and one-time spending after it failed in the Senate. Public Health: DHS rolled out a viral hepatitis elimination plan plus a new dashboard to track progress toward eliminating hepatitis A, B, and C by 2030. Care Access & Rights: A court ruling reaffirmed Medicaid recipients’ right to a fair hearing before services are cut. Food & Safety: The FDA issued a nationwide recall of a Wisconsin-made eczema cream sold on Amazon and in stores due to possible staph contamination. Community Mental Health: A credit union partnership announced $1 million for mental health access in the Northland, including support for Brightwater Health.
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