AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMedicare Advantage Scrutiny: Brown University researchers say federal regulators may lean on relatively small penalties that don’t really deter insurers from violating patient-care rules, raising fresh questions about how CMS polices the fast-growing program. Global Flashpoint: Trump and Xi are set to meet in Beijing as the world watches escalating U.S.-China tensions tied to wars in the Middle East and wider energy shocks. RI Catholic Reshuffle: The Diocese of Providence announced parish mergers and a quasi-parish closure in Warren and East Providence, citing declining attendance and limited activity. Local Governance: Rhode Island lawmakers are moving to weaken the disposable plastic straw ban, a move critics say could undercut the state’s environmental goals while supporters argue it’s better for small businesses. Sports & Community: URI’s baseball game drew a dramatic on-field save after a spectator’s heart stopped, while Rhode Island FC grabbed a late 1-1 draw with Tampa Bay.
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