AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMedicaid & Coverage: A federal judge declined to block Illinois’ medical aid in dying law from taking effect, keeping the Sept. 12 start date on track. Public Health Alerts: New York reported another jump in cyclosporiasis cases, pushing confirmed totals above 1,000 since May and roughly doubling prior-year levels. Mental Health Funding: Van Buren County, Michigan received nearly $400,000 to expand mental health and substance use treatment, including support for children and families. Workplace Wellness: PBN’s Healthiest Employers spotlighted programs at CVS Health, BankNewport, Ocean State Job Lot, and others, emphasizing mental health benefits and easier access to care. Primary Care Access: HAPPI Health in Huntsville, Alabama became a federally qualified health center after a $102M federal award, aiming to expand primary care for underserved communities. Personalized Psychiatry: A Kansas clinic highlighted genetic testing (GeneSight) as a way to guide antidepressant choices when “trial and error” has failed. Nutrition & Longevity: UK Biobank research linked thigh muscle fat infiltration to higher death and chronic disease risk, even after accounting for BMI. Policy & Politics: Trump’s proposed $5,000 “dividend” for adults if Republicans keep Congress drew fresh scrutiny over cost and funding sources.
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