AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDelaware Health Policy: Delaware launched a healthcare efficiency initiative using the Delaware Health Information Network and Smart Health Network to speed up insurance eligibility checks and prior authorization, aiming to cut paperwork and improve access to care. Public Health Leadership: Gov. Matt Meyer appointed Dr. Neil Hockstein as Delaware’s first surgeon general, a physician-led role focused on clear, evidence-based guidance. Medical Education: Contracts and internal reviews shed light on Delaware’s first medical school plan, including a $78 million, five-year startup budget and the state’s partnership approach with Thomas Jefferson University. Food Safety Watch: While cyclosporiasis cases rise nationally, Delaware health officials say there’s no report of the parasite locally; CDC says it’s working with states as investigators look for a source. SNAP Oversight: States face new SNAP payment error-rate penalties starting in 2027, with October 2027 deadlines and reviews already underway. Community Health & Access: The Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage, urging donors—especially for O positive and B negative—to prevent delays in emergency care. Local Justice & Health: Attorneys for Kadir Skinner’s family released new video raising questions about how quickly Wilmington police provided medical aid after the June shooting.
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