AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMissouri Politics & Health Care: The Missouri State Medical Association is making a major political splash, splitting $1.5 million into two new PACs—Asclepius PAC and Patients First PAC—aimed at legislative priorities like limiting prior authorization and changing Medicaid managed care. Consumer Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Maryville and Norwood each logged scam reports in July, underscoring how widespread fraud remains; the FTC says Americans lost over $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024. Energy Prices: E85 pricing is mixed across Missouri counties, with Jefferson County averaging $3.30 and a low of $2.73, while statewide E85 averaged $2.89 for the week ending Aug. 15. Legal & Insurance: A Missouri appeals court upheld dismissal in a dispute over whether an insured must buy a replacement vehicle before sales taxes and fees count toward “comparable value.” Public Safety Grants: State Farm’s Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program is awarding $10,000 grants to volunteer departments in Missouri, including Sarcoxie Rural Fire Protection District.
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