AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMeasles Alert: NCDHHS is warning of possible measles exposure at an Asheville Holiday Inn Express (435 Smokey Park Highway) on Aug. 26, 1 a.m.–10:30 a.m.; anyone there should monitor symptoms until Sept. 16 and call their local health department if they develop fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, Koplik spots, or a rash. Food Safety Recall: The FDA expanded a recall of Lundberg Family Farms White Jasmine Rice (UPC 073416040281; lots 260201MA/260202MA; best-before Feb. 1–2, 2027) due to possible foreign material contamination; no illnesses reported, but consumers should not eat affected rice. Medicaid Spending Watch: Multiple North Carolina communities saw sharp Medicaid shifts in 2024, including Wilkesboro’s 51% jump in Surgery spending, Greensboro’s near-doubling of chemotherapy drug payments, and Hickory’s massive increase in ambulance/transport claims. Public Health & Access: Asheville hosts the G20 Finance Track this week, with local leaders expecting a major hospitality boost as the region continues recovery efforts. Legal/Health Enforcement: DOJ and DEA announced a $50 million settlement with Walmart over allegations of illegally filling invalid opioid prescriptions.
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