AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPregnancy and Child Health: A large South Korean study linked opioid prescriptions during pregnancy with higher childhood hospital admission rates: 28% higher than among unexposed children, and 8% higher in sibling comparisons. The observational findings point to a possible risk, not proof of cause. Medical Costs: A survey found 27% of U.S. adults reported medical debt, including 26% of insured adults, underscoring that coverage does not guarantee affordability. A separate poll found 43% support for Medicare for All, 24% oppose it and 32% are unsure. Rural Care: West Virginia announced nearly $2.2 million for community health centers, including support for a network intended to improve care coordination and access across rural counties. Medication Safety: The FDA reported a recall of 112,932 bottles of Amazon-brand extra-strength acetaminophen after complaints of discolored tablets. The agency has not yet classified the recall’s risk level; consumers should check the recall notice and ask a pharmacist or clinician about affected products. Maternal Health: Philanthropist Olivia Walton pledged $100 million over five years toward an effort to halve U.S. maternal deaths, citing gaps in her own postpartum care.
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