AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRural Health Tech Push: The federal Rural Health Transformation Program is sending millions to expand surgical robotics in rural areas, including CMS grants that fund equipment and training. Stroke Care Spotlight: Two Tanner Medical Center hospitals earned the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus award for faster, guideline-based stroke treatment. Maternal & Newborn Safety: ADPH is encouraging new parents to consider newborn screening, which can catch serious conditions early. Heat & Mosquito Alerts: ADPH is reminding Alabamians to Fight the Bite with EPA-registered repellents and bite prevention, while heat advisories are driving early school dismissals to protect kids and staff. Food Safety Recall: FDA announced a voluntary recall of an extra-virgin olive oil product due to an unapproved garlic essential oil ingredient. Local Health & Community: Rep. Terri Sewell highlighted efforts to lower costs, protect healthcare, and boost civic engagement through a live telephone town hall. Alabama Education/Healthcare Training: Auburn University at Montgomery’s MHA program received initial CAHME accreditation for four years. Health Fraud Watch: DOJ settlements signal renewed scrutiny of Medicare Advantage providers tied to false diagnosis coding.
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