AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMedicare shake-up: CMS is pausing new Medicare enrollment for hospice and home health providers for six months, citing widespread fraud concerns—an abrupt move that could ripple through access to care across North Carolina. Hospital network change: CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern says it will go out-of-network for UnitedHealthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plans starting July 1, blaming “burdensome” payment denials and reimbursement delays. Public health gap in Appalachia: A new report finds “deaths of despair” are down overall, but still higher in Appalachia than the rest of the country, with overdose mortality driving much of the difference. Local health updates: Cape Fear Valley Health expanded visitation options at its hospitals (including Bladen County Hospital) effective May 12. Cost & environment: EPA is moving to end annual vehicle emissions testing in 18 NC counties, including Davidson, after a public comment period. App State momentum: The university set records for student research showcases and its Spring 2026 graduation class (4,300+).
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