AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 hours agoTelehealth for Rural Hospitals: MUSC and Manatt Health are rolling out a telehealth “playbook” to help cash-strapped rural hospitals expand virtual care as Congress moves to cut Medicaid/ACA funding, while a new Rural Health Transformation Program aims to inject $50B over five years. South Carolina Politics: President Trump endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette for South Carolina governor, boosting her in the June 9 GOP primary and fueling speculation about whether she’ll name Gov. Henry McMaster’s son as running mate. Retail Investment: Walmart plans to remodel 29 South Carolina stores this year, including Boiling Springs, Clemson and Simpsonville, with upgrades to pharmacies, Vision Centers and faster delivery options. Food Safety Watch: Lancaster and York County inspections show mostly A grades, but a Lancaster Subway earned a rare C in May, while three York County sites briefly fell to B before fixing issues. Manufacturing & Trade Risk: A House bill could restrict automakers with more than 15% Chinese ownership stakes, putting Mercedes-Benz’s Charleston and Alabama production at risk if no exemption is reached. Public Safety: Federal and state investigators are probing a deadly I-95 bus crash in Virginia that killed five and left dozens injured; charges are pending for the driver.
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