AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Health: The American Lung Association and Pfizer are urging eligible adults to get vaccinated against pneumococcal pneumonia, warning it can lead to weeks of illness and frequent hospitalizations. Food Safety & Outbreak Watch: A nationwide cyclospora outbreak has surged to 45 states, with Ohio reporting more than 4,000 cases as shoppers and retailers adjust buying habits. Local Health & Safety: A driver has been arrested and charged in a Northwest D.C. hit-and-run that killed a 61-year-old pedestrian in April. Access & Coverage: New Medicaid work rules are putting rare disease patients’ coverage at risk, with exemptions that advocates say may not protect everyone. Health Tech & Care Delivery: WellSpan expanded its partnership with Hippocratic AI to roll out safety-focused generative voice agents across care settings. Wellness & Prevention: A guide highlights four gut health tests often overlooked by people self-treating symptoms.
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