AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMedical Education: Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner have approval to open a medical school in 2027, recruiting 50 students for its first class. The school aims to expand opportunities for Black doctors and serve communities facing shortages. Drug Safety: Louisiana’s health department has added three substances commonly found in kratom to its controlled-substances list through an emergency rule. Rural Care: A $1.5 billion rural health care transformation is underway in Louisiana, a major investment in care outside the state’s urban centers. Medicaid Access: Louisiana Medicaid and Ochsner reached terms to keep Ochsner in-network for about 70,000 members ahead of a Dec. 1 deadline. Safe Drinking Water: Voters will decide whether to allow federal funds to replace lead pipes on private property. The proposal addresses a serious local concern: a study found detectable lead in water in more than 80% of tested New Orleans homes. Veterans’ Mental Health: Louisiana received $3 million in grants to support mental health services for veterans.
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