AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealth IT & Imaging: Pro Medicus won a 7-year, $23M cloud imaging contract with St. Luke’s Health System in Boise, rolling out its Visage 7 platform across three states with a target go-live in Q1 2027. Behavioral Health Access: Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital opened the Haven outpatient facility in Meridian, adding intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and virtual services for adolescents, adults, and older adults as demand keeps rising. Insurance Oversight: Idaho lawmakers launched a Health Insurers Working Group after a dispute left thousands losing in-network access at Portneuf Medical Center; the group will dig into claim denials, reimbursement rates, and prior authorization delays. Medicaid Work Rules: Federal notices about Medicaid work requirements and eligibility checks are expected to land in mailboxes soon, with Idaho among states facing near-term outreach deadlines. Public Health & Safety: Idaho State Police identified an off-duty trooper as a key responder in the Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting, highlighting how rapid action helped protect others. Food & Nutrition: Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation awarded $20,000 to the Idaho Foodbank to support hunger relief and improve access to nutritious food. Community Health: D.A.R.E. updated its drug prevention curriculum for youth, emphasizing decision-making skills and adding lessons focused on vaping and fentanyl. Air Quality: Wildfire smoke remains a health concern in Idaho, with guidance to limit outdoor activity and protect kids’ lungs.
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