AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTeen Driving Safety: After a crash killed his sons, retired drag racer Doug Herbert launched B.R.A.K.E.S. teen driver safety classes, now bringing the program to EchoPark Speedway June 13-14. Public Health Workforce Pay: Western NC medical examiners plan a coordinated, indefinite vacation starting June 15 to protest stagnant pay that hasn’t risen in more than a decade. Long-Term Care Watch: CMS data show Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation in Asheville received a 2-star rating for Q1 2026, while Salisbury Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rowan County also logged a low 1-star rating for Q1 2026. Medicaid Spending Signals: New local billing reports highlight rapid Medicaid growth in places like Creedmoor (Temporary National Codes) and Taylorsville (National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies), underscoring shifting demand and costs. Weight-Loss Drug Pipeline: Pfizer shared late-breaking Phase 2b results for monthly GLP-1 berobenatide, aiming to reduce injection frequency and improve adherence. Community Safety: Rescuers recovered the body of missing kayaker Angel Martinez from Roanoke Rapids Lake after a May 14 incident.
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