AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHospital Network Shake-Up: 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, blaming “burdensome” payment policies, denials, and reimbursement delays; emergency care will still be covered, and negotiations are ongoing. Health-Cost Pressure: The move lands amid broader coverage of hospitals absorbing the hit from high care costs and looming policy changes that could squeeze Medicare and Medicaid further. Politics With Health Stakes: The week’s biggest political health story is Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy’s GOP primary loss after Trump-backed opposition, a reminder that Washington’s health agenda can turn on loyalty. Mental Health Care Spotlight: UNC’s inpatient child and adolescent psychiatry ward shows how staffing and safety design aim to prevent elopement and support therapy—while families still face gaps in access. Legal/Justice: A North Carolina case saw two men sentenced in a 2021 Elizabeth City murder, underscoring how long justice timelines can be for victims’ families.
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