AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety Alert: OSDH says Oklahoma’s cyclosporiasis cases are tied to a multistate shredded-iceberg lettuce outbreak, with CDC/FDA tracing the source to a lettuce supplier used by Taco Bell; OSDH reports at least 56 confirmed cases and urges anyone with watery diarrhea to seek care. Public Health Warning: Maryland experts warn the “Benadryl Challenge” can cause hallucinations, seizures, dangerous heart rhythms, coma or death, after reports of an Oklahoma teen death tied to the trend. Medicaid Oversight: Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond is probing the Oklahoma Health Care Authority’s handling of alleged Medicaid fraud after reports of an international crime ring enrolling thousands of people; disenrollments are underway with CMS. Care Access & Infrastructure: Cherokee Nation Health Services opened the $470M W.W. Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah, expanding emergency, surgical, diagnostics, and a neonatal ICU. Drug Pricing: A multistate coalition announced a $29.6M Glenmark settlement over generic drug price-fixing; eligible purchasers may qualify for compensation. Health Policy: Federal lawmakers advanced Medicare physician payment proposals, while debate continues over prior authorization changes. Recall: General Mills recalled 735,000+ Pillsbury frozen bread rolls in multiple states, including Oklahoma, due to possible glass contamination. State Policy Shift: Oklahoma ends the “orphan tax,” stopping diversion of Social Security survivor benefits for children in foster care.
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