AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHospital Price Transparency: The Trump administration warned more than 500 hospitals for not posting basic pricing, with penalties up to $2 million a year for noncompliance. Alabama Primary Care Access: Alabama A&M and Huntsville Hospital opened Physician Care North Huntsville, the first primary care clinic in North Huntsville for adults 18+ with screenings, immunizations, chronic care, and sick visits. Newborn Vitamin K Hesitancy: UAB pediatricians say more parents are refusing vitamin K shots; a JAMA review found refusals rose 77% from 2017 to 2024. Public Health Enforcement: Alabama seized about 123,000 illegal kratom doses in a statewide crackdown, citing safety and misuse concerns. Medical Cannabis Milestone: Alabama reported 100+ qualifying patients bought medical cannabis in the first days after the Montgomery dispensary opened. Local Safety & Health: A deputy-involved crash in Huntsville left one woman seriously injured and killed her passenger; separate Tuscaloosa County incidents damaged a fire pumper and sent a driver to UAB. Community Health Infrastructure: Franklin County Schools’ asbestos re-inspection found no violations.
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