AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedicaid Dollars in RI Communities: New federal Medicaid spending data show sharp local increases in 2024, including Middletown’s $110,103 jump for non-Medicare “Temporary National Codes,” North Providence’s $564,001 rise for medicine services, Johnston’s $676,405 for medicine services, and Woonsocket’s $155,896 surge for non-oral drug administration. Local Health Costs: Bristol reported $50,634 for ambulance and transport services in 2024, while East Providence logged $144,402 for procedures/professional services. State Policy Watch: Rhode Island signed a law limiting grocery self-checkout lanes to three per staffed checkout, aiming to keep staffed options available. Public Safety & Environment: Rhode Island is phasing out certain rat poisons, restricting first-generation anticoagulants starting March 1, 2027, and second-generation starting Jan. 1, 2028. Federal Court Action: Federal prosecutors named 26 alleged gang members in a Providence-area racketeering indictment. Business & Jobs: Hub International named Paul Collins Northeast Area President, effective July 1, 2026, expanding leadership across HUB Northeast and New England. Caregiver Support: AARP and United Way expanded the 211 caregiver support program to more states, including Rhode Island.
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