AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTikTok Settlement Watch: Alabama’s $100M TikTok deal now includes details on costs, with court filings citing $14.2M in legal fees and $2M in litigation expenses for outside counsel, as the agreement also requires new teen usage limits and stronger age checks. Medicare Drug Costs: PEEHIP director David Wales says changes tied to the Inflation Reduction Act have driven Medicare drug costs up sharply, leaving Alabama taxpayers facing a reported $222M more to cover the gap. Workforce Overhaul: Alabama’s workforce system is being restructured to connect people to “high-wage, high-demand” jobs, aiming to reduce barriers like transportation and fragmented services. Rehab Care Billing: CMS will expand an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility review program to facilities billing in the Alabama/Georgia/Tennessee jurisdiction, starting Dec. 14, 2026. Breast Cancer Access: During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, eligible uninsured Alabama women can get free screening through the state’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. Rural Health Funding: Arkansas announced major Rural Health Transformation Program grants to strengthen rural hospitals, clinics, and workforce efforts.
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