AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInfant Health: The U.S. infant mortality rate hit a new all-time low in 2025, with preliminary CDC data showing slightly fewer than 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births—an encouraging drop that still leaves the U.S. behind other high-income countries. Medicaid Watch (Mississippi): New federal Medicaid billing data shows rising local spending across multiple care types in 2024, including Mantachie dental payments up 24% ($770), Clinton dental services up 27.7% ($169,199), and several sharp increases in procedures and surgery-related categories across towns like Quitman, Kosciusko, and Poplarville. Community & Care Access: Meridian police leaders attended a statewide conference that included training on mental health response strategies and child abuse prevention. Public Safety: A fatal Senatobia Walmart shooting involving a 1-year-old continues to draw scrutiny and community anger, with police placed on leave amid protests.
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