AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedicaid Fraud Crackdown: Federal officials decertified Hawaii’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, citing years of weak performance and zero criminal indictments for Medicaid fraud or patient abuse/neglect from 2022–2025, putting about $3M in annual funding at risk. Behavioral Health Boost: Hawaii was selected for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program, aiming to expand mental health and substance use treatment through Med-QUEST and DOH partnerships. Food Safety Watch: Hawaii DOH warned of a national recall of Champion Foods Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread due to possible salmonella contamination, and also moved to close Grace’s Inn after a critical food safety violation. SNAP Access Trend: Alaska saw SNAP participation rise in 2025, and Hawaii was the only other state where participation grew, tied to modernization efforts that reduce barriers to applying. Local Health & Safety: Police are investigating the deadly beating of a 73-year-old woman in Hilo’s Wailoa River State Recreation Area with no arrest yet. Community Health Support: Lawmakers set aside $40M in grants for 170 Hawaii nonprofits, prioritizing food and healthcare services as federal support tightens.
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