AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety Alert: FDA says Midwest Poultry Services is voluntarily recalling 1.6 million dozen eggs made in Texas after potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination, with cartons sold at Kroger and Brookshire Grocery stores in Arkansas and neighboring states; no illnesses reported so far. Public Health & Access: Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin sued major drugmakers over alleged restrictions undermining the 340B discount program, arguing the rules make the discount access “so burdensome” for providers. Nursing Education: Southern Arkansas University reports a 100% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate for its BSN graduates for the second straight year. Maternal Care Trend: A national report warns rural hospitals are rapidly cutting labor-and-delivery services, leaving many communities farther from childbirth care. Nutrition Assistance: New federal SNAP rules tied to payment accuracy could raise costs for states and may lead some to reduce food assistance. Local Health Facilities: Greene County approved a grant application to renovate its local health unit, aiming to upgrade exam rooms and HVAC. Healthcare Innovation: American Oncology Network highlights growth of radiology, imaging, and radiopharmaceutical therapy access, including a radioligand therapy center tied to Hot Springs, Arkansas.
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