AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoOklahoma Medicaid Oversight: Gov. Kevin Stitt named an OHCA interim director, while AG Gentner Drummond opened an investigation into alleged Medicaid managed-care fraud, waste, and abuse—after claims OHCA leadership failed to report a foreign-based enrollment scheme. Food Safety: FDA says an initial cyclospora-positive lettuce test was a false positive, but Taylor Farms still issued/expanded recalls tied to the outbreak; Oklahoma is among the affected states as cases rise. Public Health & Prevention: Oklahoma’s OSDH reported cyclospora cases jumping to 172 with 12 hospitalizations, and officials warn symptoms can lag—so people should watch for prolonged diarrhea. Local Health Access: Nowata’s “Save Our Hospital” group is pushing back as Ascension St. John seeks to reclassify the hospital from Critical Access to Rural Emergency, which would end inpatient services. Health Care Workforce & Equity: A watchdog filed a complaint against two Oklahoma nursing scholarship programs it says exclude non–American Indian applicants. Community Health: OKC Animal Welfare euthanized about 250 birds from a June meth bust after testing confirmed a contagious avian disease, while healthy animals were moved to partners. Safety in Extreme Heat: ODOT crews are adjusting road-work schedules—shifting activity to early mornings and nights—to keep workers safe during dangerous temperatures. School Health: Oklahoma is reminding families to update required immunizations and exemptions ahead of the new school year.
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