AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWyoming Medicaid Spending: Wyoming Medicaid Durable Medical Equipment bills rose to $14,443 in 2024 (up 4.6% from 2023), a sign of shifting demand for mobility and other at-home medical supports. Local Medicaid Trends: Arapahoe County Medicaid Evaluation and Management spending climbed to $8,111 in 2024 (up 32.9% from 2023), while Wyoming statewide also saw E&M rank near the top for reimbursements. Hospital Price Transparency: A national check found more than 500 hospitals, including 19 in the Mountain West (with Wyoming represented), missed price transparency requirements—keeping costs harder to compare for patients. Rural Health Access: CMS approved New Hampshire’s GO-NORTH rural health budget, highlighting how federal funding can move rural systems from planning to action—an approach Wyoming communities may watch closely. Caregiver Support: AARP and United Way expanded the 211 Caregiver Support Program into 10 more states, including regional support in California and Colorado, extending help for millions of family caregivers. Public Health Watch: CDC reported measles spreading across 41 jurisdictions, with Wyoming among the listed states—another reminder to stay current on vaccinations.
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