AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHospice Oversight Push: U.S. lawmakers led by Sen. James Lankford and Sen. Tim Kaine urged HHS and CMS to add safeguards so hospice patients aren’t pressured toward assisted suicide, citing consent and disability/age discrimination concerns. DC Hospital Watch: Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Southeast D.C. reported “growing pains” in its first year, including long emergency waits, staffing issues, and a roughly $47.7 million deficit as demand lagged in pediatrics and women’s health. Local Accountability: Mayor Brandon Scott named former D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine to lead a review of Baltimore’s Side-Step youth diversion program after a dispute over access to city records. Health & Safety in the Region: Loudoun County health officials warned of possible rabies exposure after a cat tested positive in South Riding, urging anyone with contact to contact a doctor. Firefighter Chemical Protection: Sen. John Curtis introduced a PFAS alternatives bill to reduce cancer-linked chemical exposure from gear, foams, and smoke. Public Health Tech: A UCLA study suggests creatine may strengthen immune activity against cancer in early lab work, but it hasn’t been tested in patients yet.
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