AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDiabetes Costs: U.S. senators are pushing a federal bill to cap privately insured insulin at $35 a month, aiming to help patients whose costs can still spike even in states like Alabama that already have a $100/30-day cap for some plans. Food Safety: Alabama agriculture officials urged safe produce handling as a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak grows; Alabama says it has not reported cases tied to the outbreak. Rare Illness Breakthrough: UAB doctors say a high-risk decision helped save an Alabama physician from HLH, a rare immune overreaction with near-certain fatality without intervention. Brain Health & Dementia Risk: UAB experts highlight “smell training” as a way to support brain health and potentially flag dementia risk earlier. Workplace Injury Coverage: Alabama’s new Public Education Employee Injury Compensation Board is on track to be ready by Oct. 1, bringing workers’ comp access to educators and support staff who currently pay out of pocket. Community Health & Safety: Tuscaloosa County’s Sheriff’s Office is launching a teen “Ranger Program” focused on mentorship and public service.
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