AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNursing Pay Watch: A new national pay breakdown puts Louisiana RNs’ average salary at $84,110 (below the U.S. average), with specialty pay ranging from $40,876 for CNAs up to $166,810 for nurse anesthetists—useful context for Wyoming workforce planning. Cancer Care Access: Walking Forward, a Native-focused cancer navigation program founded in 2002, is returning to Monument Health after decades serving western South Dakota communities, with plans to expand screening and education for multiple cancers. Oncology Staffing: Regional West Physicians Clinic-Oncology in western Nebraska/eastern Wyoming added board-certified medical oncologist Mark Hancock, expanding multidisciplinary cancer services under one roof. Medicaid Spending in Wyoming: Sheridan Medicaid payments for “Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare)” rose to $349,975 in 2024 (up 43% from 2023), while Casper Medicaid “Surgery” claims hit $419,592 in 2024 (up 44.6%). Rural Health Education: UW School of Medicine received a $25 million gift to create a rural and Indigenous-focused medical student scholarship program across the WWAMI region, including Wyoming. Wyoming Drought Help: UW Extension launches a free three-part webinar series on managing gardens, trees, and turf during drought starting June 11. Rabies Alert: Wyoming health officials confirmed a first rabies case of the season in Sheridan County bat. Community Health Note: Wyoming governor candidates discussed rural healthcare needs and budget pressures in a Cheyenne chamber panel.
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