AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Health: Arizona reported its first new measles case in more than a month, tied to travel, with Maricopa County warning of possible exposure at a Scottsdale Walgreens and reminding residents that MMR vaccination is the best protection. Health Care Business: Ascension is selling its ownership stake in Arizona Medicaid insurer Mercy Care to Aetna, continuing a broader shift toward outpatient care. Medicaid Fraud: Federal prosecutors announced two Arizona Medicaid fraud cases totaling over $102 million billed to AHCCCS through an American Indian Health Program, including a 14-year sentence for an addiction-treatment clinic owner. Mental Health & Safety: Phoenix released body-camera footage from a fatal police shooting during a mental health crisis involving a man cutting himself with a knife. Community Wellness: Tucson’s Sunnyside Foundation is gearing up for its 6th annual Burrito Run, a 5K and week of giving that funds student mini-grants, food distributions, and scholarships. Animal Health Risk: A rabid bobcat attack near Pine led to the animal testing positive for rabies, underscoring the need for caution around wildlife.
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