AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOccupational Health & Safety: A new report urges the U.S. to ban artificial stone with more than 1% crystalline silica, citing a deadly, irreversible silicosis surge among countertop workers and arguing current rules don’t go far enough. Cybersecurity & Patient Privacy: A multistate settlement with Labcorp over the 2019 American Medical Collection Agency data breach highlights how vendor data security can’t be treated as optional. Mental Health Care Capacity: Ireland’s spending watchdog says the HSE has relied on costly external placements and private bed access to manage short-term mental health capacity. Medicare & Senior Costs: Medicare Advantage premiums are projected to drop for 2027, but coverage changes and higher out-of-pocket costs could hit many enrollees during open enrollment. Food Assistance: SNAP maximum allotments rise for most states and D.C. starting Oct. 1, with benefit changes varying by household size. Community Health: A “Medicare 101” session is scheduled for today, offering local guidance ahead of the Oct. 15 open enrollment start.
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