AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealth Care Costs & Competition: A new report warns hospital mergers can drive up prices, pointing to Minnesota’s consolidation trend and noting South Dakota’s Sanford Health is pursuing another deal after a Fairview attempt. COVID Testing Accountability: Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a $4.87M multistate settlement with GS Labs over overpriced and delayed COVID-19 tests from 2020–2022, with restitution and reimbursement available to affected consumers. Local Hospital Growth: Sanford Health is expanding the Sioux Falls Medical Center campus with a new clinic space for dermatology and plastic surgery, aiming to improve access by 2027. Rural Workforce Training: Avera St. Benedict hosted rural health leaders to discuss collaboration and programs supporting recruitment and retention. Emergency Care Access: Monument Health will open a free-standing 24/7 emergency department in Rapid City along I-90, adding imaging and lab services. Respiratory Care Education: Avera Queen of Peace partners with SDSU to train respiratory therapy students with hands-on clinical rotations in Mitchell and beyond. Food Safety Alert: A Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa supplements has expanded to 119 cases across 36 states, prompting FDA recall updates. Livestock Health Watch: New World screwworm concerns continue for producers, with guidance emphasizing daily animal monitoring and prompt vet reporting. Air Quality Reminder: Rapid City urges residents with allergies or asthma to monitor air quality during windy conditions that can stir up pollutants.
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