AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedicaid Drug Savings: President Trump says all 50 states (plus D.C. and Puerto Rico) will use “most-favored-nation” pricing for some Medicaid drugs, aiming to cut costs and free money for other health care needs. South Dakota Medicaid Ballot Confusion: South Dakota’s Nov. 3 ballot measure on Medicaid expansion is drawing scrutiny after the attorney general’s language suggests automatic repeal if federal funding drops, while lawmakers say it would only give them authority to consider changes. Flu Shot Convenience: Hy-Vee will offer free drive-thru flu vaccines in September across Iowa and South Dakota, no appointment needed, with Medicare and most insurance accepted. Senior Nutrition Crisis: South Dakota Meals on Wheels is short on volunteer drivers, threatening daily meal delivery and wellness checks for hundreds of homebound seniors. ALS Fundraiser: The annual Walk to Defeat ALS in Sioux Falls drew community support and raised funds for local education and care. Animal Health & Shelter Stress: Rapid City’s Humane Society opened “Kitty City,” a quieter cat facility designed to reduce stress-related illness and speed adoptions. Public Health Access: A South Dakota urban Indian health site is expanding walk-in hours on Mondays. Community Mental Health: Runners in South Dakota are crossing the state for mental health awareness, adding momentum to local support efforts.
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