AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedicare Crackdown: CMS just imposed a nationwide six-month moratorium on new Medicare enrollments for hospices and home health agencies, starting May 13, as it ramps up program integrity checks and can deny pending applications. Park City/Wasatch Back Health Watch: CDC says 41 people are being monitored for hantavirus, but there are no known U.S. cases—while the cruise-linked outbreak abroad continues to drive concern. Clinical Research Milestone: PhotoPharmics says its Phase 3 Light for PD trial hit “last patient last visit” for its Celeste photo-neuromodulation program, with topline results slated for the World Parkinson Congress. Nursing Leadership: Froedtert ThedaCare named Seraphine Kapsandoy-Jones chief nursing executive and senior VP, tasking her with systemwide nursing practice and workforce improvements. Local Health & Safety: Utah’s SafeUT threat response continues to disrupt schools after multiple recent threats and lockdowns. Data Center Pressure (Utah context): Box Elder commissioners approved the Stratos project despite major water and power concerns—an issue now echoed by billing complaints elsewhere as smart-meter systems raise fears about how utilities track and charge.
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