AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBaton Rouge Crash: One person died and a child was critically injured in a crash on Blount Road near midnight Sunday; officials have released few details. Medicaid Access: Louisiana Medicaid and Ochsner reached terms to keep Ochsner in network for about 70,000 members before Dec. 1. Separately, 274,000 recipients must switch plans as the state renews contracts with four providers, while lawmakers press for better health outcomes. Diabetes Research: Research led by a former Pennington Biomedical scientist found that the protein Miro1 may contribute to insulin resistance; exercise lowered its levels in people with type 2 diabetes, offering a potential avenue for future treatment. Maternal and Infant Care: Louisiana’s first Black-owned birth center has opened, and a Baton Rouge hospital now has a long-used device credited with saving infants’ lives. Medical Education: Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine received preliminary accreditation, a step toward training more physicians in Louisiana.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
