AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMedicaid Oversight: Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond opened an investigation into how the Oklahoma Health Care Authority handled alleged Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse, after claims OHCA leadership failed to report a large foreign-based enrollment fraud scheme. Food Safety: Taylor Farms recalled iceberg lettuce in 27 states tied to a cyclosporiasis outbreak; Oklahoma is on the list, and consumers are urged to discard affected products immediately. Insurance Access: Health insurers are walking back a pledge meant to improve prior-authorization denials, with patients and clinicians saying barriers haven’t truly eased. Behavioral Health Delivery: Oklahoma’s mental health agency awarded one-year contracts to private providers to expand behavioral health services into 22 additional counties. Public Health Tracking: Oklahoma is changing how it tracks Alpha-gal syndrome cases after tick bites, with a new reporting requirement for doctors. Heat Safety: Tulsa Fire Department reminded firefighters and the public that heat-related illness prevention starts early, including hydration and rehab rotations during calls. Medication Recall: FDA flagged more than 700,000 Pillsbury rolls for possible glass contamination, prompting recalls in multiple states including Oklahoma.
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