AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMedicaid/CHIP Policy Shock: HHS says it’s ending federal funding for “sex-rejecting procedures” for children and youth, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries—framing it as protecting kids from serious long-term risks. Online Safety & Tech Regulation: A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 61% of Americans want tighter social media rules and 66% back laws keeping children under 16 off platforms, while critics warn age-verification tools can misidentify teens and create security risks. Food Access & Health: A survey reports Oklahoma families are cutting back on fresh produce due to higher prices, echoing broader concerns that cost is pushing healthier eating out of reach. Mental Health & Care Access: Coverage highlights how discrimination can make healthcare harder for refugees in the U.S., adding barriers even after resettlement. Research Funding: OMRF received $2.7 million for inflammatory bowel disease research, targeting how the lymphatic system may drive Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Cancer Prevention Research: University of Pennsylvania researchers report bioengineered chewing gum that reduces HPV in saliva and mouthwash samples, pointing to possible preventive adjunct use. Local Health Justice: Parents of Jadiyus Williams filed a negligence lawsuit tied to his death after diagnoses including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
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