AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedicaid Lawsuit: Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is suing UnitedHealth Group and Optum over a Medicaid behavioral-health computer system that allegedly crashed at launch in 2020, costing “tens of millions” and triggering incorrect payments and denied claims; the state seeks up to about $380 million. Transportation & Growth: MDOT is restarting work to widen Route 90 into Ocean City, with environmental analysis and preliminary design underway to improve traffic flow and safety. Healthcare Recall: Baxter International recalled multiple injectable drugs, including 0.9% sodium chloride and 70% dextrose, after fiberglass or metal contamination concerns tied to specific lots. Data Center Backlash: A broader national push against data centers is showing up in local politics, with Kansas communities facing lawsuits and residents organizing over power, water, noise, and long-term impacts. Meta Youth-Safety Money: States including Maryland are preparing for how to spend funds from Meta’s landmark youth mental health settlement, with Maryland set to receive up to $327 million. Local Business Pulse: Towson business owners and residents are reacting after a large crowd near Towson Town Center led to two arrests. Business Innovation: Azure Printed Homes, using 3D printing with recycled polymers, ranked No. 1 in PurposeBuilt100’s Environmental Solutions Top Ten.
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