AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHealth Policy & Access: WVU Board of Governors approved the FY2027 budget, including a 3% in-state and 6% out-of-state undergraduate tuition increase, even as Morgantown enrollment drops. Local Higher Ed & Health Workforce: Marshall University named its 40th Yeager Scholars cohort, selecting 10 students from West Virginia and nearby states for scholarship support and mentoring. Cancer Care Coverage: West Virginia’s Jessica Huffman’s Law (HB 4089) now requires insurance coverage for scalp cooling systems to help reduce hair loss for chemotherapy patients. Medicaid Spending Watch: New Martinsville Medicaid radiology payments rose to $36,871 in 2024; Fairmont dental services totaled $278,383; Cross Lanes dental claims jumped to $27,571; and Ranson anesthesia billing surged to $168,878. Community Health & Prevention: Coplin Health Systems and the City of Ravenswood held the 10th Annual Dash for Diabetes, supporting diabetes education and local youth programs. Medical Community: Memorial Health System expanded its dermatology team with three new providers to increase appointment availability. Public Health & Environment: West Virginia’s darker skies may be helping fireflies, even as light pollution grows elsewhere. Medical Mystery: A report highlights “Lazarus syndrome,” where a person’s heart restarts after being declared dead—raising questions about how death is determined.
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