AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPBM Oversight Boost: Alabama’s Department of Insurance promoted Michael Herron to lead PBM compliance, putting him in charge of pharmacist complaint reviews and complex investigations tied to prescription drug middlemen. Nursing Home Snapshot: CMS data highlights a mixed picture in the region—Jackson County’s public Highlands Health and Rehab earned a 5-star rating with no fines, while other facilities in Alabama and beyond show lower ratings and penalties. Food Safety Recall: Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons in specific lots are being recalled over possible salmonella risk linked to a milk-powder ingredient; no illnesses reported. Care Workforce Pressure: A national look at families of disabled children shows respite care is still hard to access as staffing shortages leave many caregivers without the help they need. Health System Leadership: Tuscaloosa’s Saban Center development director Brandt LaPish is returning to DCH Foundation as vice president of development.
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