AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMichigan Coverage Costs: 2027 health insurance rates will rise an average 14.2% for individual plans and 9.6% for small-group plans. ACA marketplace enrollment in Michigan fell 27% in a year, more than twice the national decline. Rural Mental Health: Cadillac-area advocates will host a Nov. 18 town hall on gaps in Northern Michigan’s mental health services, including facility and counseling office closures. Care Workforce: North Central Michigan College and Ferris State created a transfer pathway into pharmacy and optometry programs, aiming to help address rural workforce shortages. Medicaid Access: A federal judge blocked a strict definition of “medically frail,” preserving exemptions from new Medicaid work rules in 25 states and Washington, D.C. Medication Safety: HHS will use enforcement discretion for compounding pharmacies making six unapproved peptides, despite concerns that their safety and effectiveness are unknown. Seasonal Health: Berrien County officials urge residents to get flu shots as cases rise; a University of Michigan sleep expert says standard time better aligns with the body clock.
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