AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPFAS Push in Food Supply: The Trump EPA approved two new “forever chemical” pesticides for major U.S. crops, including corn and soybeans, adding fresh PFAS exposure concerns for public health. COVID Rule Changes: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signed determinations ending COVID-19 emergency use authorizations for drugs/biologics and medical devices, setting phased termination timelines. Medicaid for New Moms: Wisconsin moved to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage for about 16,000 new moms, aiming to reduce gaps in care after delivery. Student Loan Overhaul: New federal student loan rules took effect July 1, limiting borrowing and reshaping repayment options as the SAVE plan winds down. GLP-1 for PAD: New research links GLP-1 receptor agonists to fewer deaths, amputations, and hospitalizations in people with type 2 diabetes and peripheral artery disease. Heat-Health Warning: A dangerous U.S. heat wave is driving public safety alerts, with guidance to check on vulnerable neighbors and protect against heat illness. Medicare Fraud Crackdown: Federal action targeted a large Medicare scam involving urinary catheter billing through shell suppliers and stolen provider credentials.
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