AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedicaid Fraud Fallout: Hawaii faces a major hit as federal officials cut $3 million in Medicaid fraud control funding, citing no indictments or convictions in recent years, prompting Gov. Green to set up a Medicaid Fraud Strike Force/task force to respond. Provider Payment Shock: HMSA’s abrupt shift in payment rules has doctors warning it threatens private practices, after a short notice period for moving from value-based payment to fee-for-service. Food Safety Watch: DOH authorized the conditional reopening of Grace’s Inn LSY in Honolulu after a sewage backup hazard was fixed, though other critical issues remain under a yellow placard. Public Benefits Glitch: SUN Bucks summer EBT issuance is delayed for hundreds of households due to EBT system technical challenges. Local Health & Safety: Oahu recorded a fatal Kalihi pedestrian crash; on the Big Island, a deadly Saddle Road collision is under investigation, with police citing hazardous driving factors. Community Health: A new foundation was launched to support Hawaii Island Community Health Center.
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