AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPediatric Safety in Nashville: Metro Nashville Police say a 2-year-old was seriously injured after a gunshot at an apartment complex in Buena Vista Heights; the child was taken to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and investigators are still sorting out whether it was accidental or involved another person. Dementia Disparities: Vanderbilt-led research finds Black and Hispanic patients may be less likely to show Alzheimer’s pathology on amyloid PET imaging, raising concerns that dementia causes and diagnosis may differ across groups. GLP-1 Risk Spotlight: A Hendersonville woman says she was hospitalized after a telehealth-prescribed semaglutide dose she received was nearly nine times a typical first dose, fueling broader alarm about online access and dosing errors. Medicaid Spending Watch: New state-by-state Medicaid billing figures show Jacksboro vision services rose 8.5% in 2024, while Lebanon surgery claims climbed 25.9%—a reminder that local demand and provider patterns can shift quickly. Rural Care Funding: Baxter Health filed the first of four applications for Arkansas’ federal rural health transformation money, aiming to expand telehealth, emergency response, and “hospital at home” models. Medicare Coverage Update: AngioDynamics says Palmetto GBA issued final Medicare coverage guidance for NanoKnife irreversible electroporation for prostate and liver cancer, effective July 5, 2026. Hospital Operations: Methodist University Hospital in Memphis reported an electrical fire disrupted some services, but officials say chillers were restored and normal operations resumed.
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