AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedicaid Overhaul in NC: New federal rules tied to the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” will tighten Medicaid eligibility for noncitizens starting Oct. 1 and add work/school activity requirements for many expansion adults beginning Jan. 1, with hundreds of thousands at risk of losing coverage. PFAS Fallout: North Carolina announced a landmark $590M settlement with DuPont spinoff Chemours over “forever chemicals,” including money for future drinking-water protection and cleanup—though some private well owners remain skeptical. Brain-Eating Amoeba Alert: Health officials are warning about Naegleria fowleri (rare, almost always fatal) after a North Carolina teen was seriously ill following exposure to contaminated freshwater; Florida is reporting the most cases. Rural Health & Care Access: A Rural Health Transformation Program under the same federal law aims to fund rural health infrastructure and workforce, while NC also weighs major hospital changes tied to the WakeMed–Atrium merger. Public Health Education & Safety: Edgecombe Community College earned national accreditation for its Advanced EMT and paramedic programs, and NC is rolling out statewide child passenger safety efforts. Community Recovery: Two-year Helene recovery stories highlight rebuilding and long-term support needs for survivors.
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