AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoObamacare Refunds: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including Oklahoma, will get $500 refunds for alleged higher “user fees” tied to the federal ACA exchange. Healthcare Costs Snapshot: A new Visual Capitalist map ranks states by healthcare cost index (doctor, dentist, optometrist visits and common drugs), with the U.S. average at 100 and some states far above. Nitrous Oxide Safety: An Oklahoma mom is pushing for a federal nitrous oxide (“whippets”) ban after her son was killed in a crash; the driver was sentenced to life. Medicare Coverage Pricing: A report highlights how some Medigap Plan G enrollees can face much higher premiums after renewal, sometimes requiring reapplication and health questions. Pharmacy Access: A policy fight is brewing as states consider laws that could close drugstores tied to PBMs, with Oklahoma named among those weighing similar moves. Food Allergy Recall: Whole Foods recalled Cabricharme cheese in multiple states due to undeclared egg lysozyme. Mental Health Spotlight: Rogers State University’s counseling director was selected to speak at the Zarrow Mental Health Symposium. Heart Research Grant: OMRF received $3.2 million to study a nonsurgical approach for degenerative aortic valve disease. School-Based Care Debate: A policy piece argues Oklahoma should set clear rules if schools expand health services.
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