AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLeadership Shake-Up: Michigan MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel is set to leave June 30, with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer naming Amy Epkey as acting director starting July 1. Opioid & Substance Use Watch: Michigan overdose deaths dropped sharply since 2021 (3,096 in 2021 to under 1,800 in 2025), but officials are still flagging concern about Kratom and its opioid-like compound 7-OH. Rural Care Access: Rural residents in northern Michigan say getting treatment can mean fighting for transportation, provider availability, and help navigating Medicaid/Medicare—prompting more mobile clinics and support programs. Local Pharmacy Pressure: Mid-Michigan independent pharmacists warn PBMs are driving pharmacy closures, creating “pharmacy deserts” and pushing patients farther from care. Community Health Philanthropy: Wallside Windows co-owner Stuart Blanck plans a $20M gift to Corewell Health, including a new Royal Oak care center expected to expand outpatient surgery and capacity. Public Safety & Health: Coast Guard airlifted a Lake Huron mariner for medical issues near Harrisville; meanwhile, Detroit police shootings and other incidents are under investigation.
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