AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedicaid Coverage: Missouri will not use optional federal “short-term hardship” exemptions to keep Medicaid coverage for many adults under the upcoming Medicaid work requirements, aiming instead to route cases through “medically frail” and caregiver pathways. Cannabis Regulation: DHSS proposed rule changes that could shift Missouri cannabis facility ownership rules, recall procedures, and how violations affect participation; public comments run Nov. 2–Dec. 2. Sepsis Breakthrough: InvestigateTV+ highlights a Kansas City doctor’s potential sepsis treatment that could reduce deaths, alongside other health-focused reporting. Childhood Literacy: A St. Louis-area library program is credited with helping a 6-year-old read 1,000 books before kindergarten, tying early reading to long-term outcomes. Food Safety Recall: PepsiCo recalled about 122,000 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade in 37 states due to undeclared yellow food dyes (Yellow No. 5/6). Public Health Costs: A 340B reform coalition argues 340B program abuse drives higher drug costs for patients and employers and lost tax revenue. Workplace Wellness: Webster Groves Police rolled out a peer support and wellness app for officers. Injury & Safety: Multiple Missouri crashes reported, including a fatal bicycle collision in Barton County and a fatal Highway 61 crash in St. Charles County.
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