AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPrice Transparency Crackdown: The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals nationwide that they’re not posting basic pricing, with penalties up to $2 million a year for noncompliance—aimed at helping patients know costs for common care like blood work and imaging. Breast Cancer & Medicaid: A new study in JAMA Network Open finds women with breast cancer in Medicaid expansion states are less likely to die from the disease, though benefits weren’t equal for everyone. Alabama Kratom Enforcement: Alabama AG and ALEA launched Operation Southern Shield, seizing nearly 123,000 doses of illegal kratom products from retailers and wholesale warehouses. Public Health & Food Access: Alabama SUN Bucks is providing one-time summer grocery help—$120 per school-aged child—for eligible families to bridge the gap when school meals end. Care After Violence at DCH: The husband of a nurse killed outside DCH Regional Medical Center has filed a lawsuit against the hospital, its security contractor, and the alleged shooter. Heat Preparedness: Alabama EMA is urging residents to prepare for extreme heat as dangerous conditions build. UAB Research Translation: UAB was ranked among top biomedical research institutions for turning discoveries into real-world therapies and measurable health outcomes. Infant Mortality Update: New national data shows infant mortality hit a new low in 2024, but trends remain mixed.
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