AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoObamacare Refunds: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including Arkansas, will get $500 refunds for alleged federal Obamacare “user fee” overcharges tied to the Biden-era exchange operations. Hospital Network Dispute: CHI St. Vincent says it’s now out of Blue Cross Blue Shield’s network after contract talks failed, warning patients could face access changes at its Little Rock-area hospitals, surgery centers and clinics. Cardiac Tech Update: Luma Vision won expanded FDA clearance for its Verafeye cardiac procedure intelligence software, aiming to combine imaging, visualization, navigation and guidance for arrhythmia procedures. UAMS Education & Research: UAMS recognized its inaugural Chancellor’s Scholars class with full-tuition scholarships, while UA Little Rock researcher Dr. Sujan Ghosh received support to build a more realistic 3D model of the human small intestine. Rural Care & Coverage: Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden is seeking new management as it works through Chapter 11, with telehealth upgrades planned after a federal grant. Maternal Health: UMMC’s telehealth program was renewed for five more years as a Center of Excellence in Telehealth, focusing on chronic disease and heart failure care among other priorities. Food Safety: New Arkansas restaurant inspection reports flagged issues ranging from sanitation and handwashing to expired permits and improper sanitizer strength.
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