AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedicaid Changes: Louisiana’s new rules will require most working-age adults on Medicaid to document 80 hours a month of work, school, training or volunteering to keep coverage. Health center staff urge patients to check their mail so they don’t miss notices and lose benefits. Rural Care: Bossier Parish Community College received nearly $800,000 to expand nursing, medical imaging and paramedic training, aiming to address rural workforce shortages. Hospital Watch: Regional systems, including Willis-Knighton and Ochsner, have expressed interest in Minden Medical Center, but no sale has been announced. Infection Alert: Louisiana health officials warn against using tap water in neti pots or to rinse contact lenses after rare amoeba infections were linked to severe illness, permanent vision loss and a death. Flu Season: Louisiana is reporting the nation’s heaviest flu activity as hospitalizations rise, underscoring the need to take symptoms seriously and seek care when needed.
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