AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCare Access Shock: CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern says it will drop out-of-network status for UnitedHealthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plans starting July 1, citing “burdensome” payment policies, denials, and reimbursement delays—while emergency care for those plans remains available. Opioid Funding: North Carolina is set to receive $27M from the opioid settlement, continuing the state’s push to turn legal payouts into overdose prevention and treatment support. Medicare Fraud Crackdown: CMS is rolling out a six-month nationwide moratorium on new Medicare hospice and home health agency enrollments, aiming to slow suspected fraud before it grows. Maternal Health Push: A new NC bill—the BUMP Act—would require free, standardized stillbirth-prevention education for patients and training for prenatal providers, with a focus on fetal movement and warning signs. Public Health & Safety: A homicide investigation is underway after a 1-year-old died in Yadkin County; detectives say they found signs of non-accidental trauma. Community Wellness: YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina raised $249,000+ at its annual breakfast to expand memberships and youth wellness programs.
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