AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCancer Screening: WVU Medicine’s LUCAS mobile unit is bringing lung cancer scans to rural counties, with grant-funded screenings available to eligible uninsured residents. Preventive Care: West Virginia’s breast and cervical screening program offers free or low-cost exams, mammograms and Pap tests, plus help with follow-up care. Medicaid Access: Highmark’s new digital platform aims to help 20,000 members manage upcoming work requirements; its CEO warns eligible people may still lose coverage temporarily. Family Support: A Parkersburg mother is launching a statewide hospital sensory-kit initiative for patients with disabilities whose caregivers are suddenly hospitalized. Children’s Welfare: West Virginia has the nation’s highest foster-care rate, with more than 5,000 children awaiting homes; a service provider links many cases to substance use and says teens are especially underserved. Health Infrastructure: The state awarded $855,400 to expand secure health-data sharing and help providers coordinate care.
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