AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMedicaid Spending Watch (East Orange): East Orange Medicaid providers billed $1.27M for Procedures/Professional Services in 2024, up 14.1% from 2023, highlighting shifting local demand for outpatient and clinical care. Medicaid Spending Watch (Paramus): Paramus radiology claims rose to $76,960 in 2024, a 37.6% jump, suggesting growing use of imaging services. Medicaid Spending Watch (Red Bank): Pathology and lab billing in Red Bank reached $117,513 in 2024, up 17.8%, with the category ranking among the top Medicaid payment areas locally. Medicaid Spending Watch (Trenton): Trenton saw Temporary Codes claims climb 21.7% in 2024, reaching $18,987. Health & Safety (Jersey Shore): Rip-current tragedies continued along the coast, including a fatal incident in Ship Bottom and reports of another missing swimmer in Seaside Park, underscoring ongoing summer water-risk warnings. Obesity/Diabetes Research (Novo Nordisk): Novo Nordisk is set to present new semaglutide post hoc findings at ADA 2026, including results tied to cardiometabolic conditions and other obesity-related complications. Public Health & Access (Primary care bill): Rep. Ami Bera introduced the Prioritizing Primary Care Act of 2026 to require annual reporting on how much federal health spending goes to primary care and to support workforce recommendations.
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