AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 14 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * AgriLife Extension agents earn honors for 4-H youth development * Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service professionals from across the state were recognized for excellence in 4-H youth development programming, communications, leadership and service during the annual Texas Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Health and Human Services Inspector General issued the following report (No. A-07-24-02842) entitled "Kansas Did Not Ensure That Its Medicaid Managed Care Organizations Complied With Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Requirements Related to Prior Authorization" filed under CMS: Here are excerpts: * * * Why OIG Did This Audit * Individuals seeking care for mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) conditions often find that treatment   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-00204-215) entitled "Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Kansas City Healthcare System in Missouri." Here are excerpts: * * * The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) established the Healthcare Facility Inspection program to review Veterans Health Administration (VHA) medical facilities on an approximately three-year cycle. The OIG inspected the VA Kansas City Healthcare System (th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-00250-210) entitled "Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Wichita Healthcare System in Kansas." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) established the Healthcare Facility Inspection program to review Veterans Health Administration (VHA) medical facilities on an approximately three-year cycle. The OIG inspected the VA Wichita Healthcare S  more