AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Health—Measles Watch: Wisconsin confirmed two measles cases in Iowa and Lafayette counties, with officials warning of possible additional exposures and noting 2026 is among the worst measles years in decades as vaccination rates slip. Health Policy—Vaccines Under Fire: Doctors say a new Trump vaccine executive order could fuel fear and confusion as measles rises, including calls to split MMR into separate shots and adjust the childhood schedule. Maternal Care—Access Crisis: A March of Dimes report finds over 34% of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, with labor-and-delivery closures forcing longer travel and raising risks for complications. Medicaid—Gender Care Funding Cut: Trump moves to end Medicaid funding for gender transition surgeries and hormone therapies for minors, triggering renewed legal and clinical backlash. Infectious Disease—Screwworm Returns: Texas A&M highlights health concerns as the flesh-eating screwworm reemerges after decades away. Safety—Pedestrian Risk: New federal findings point to vehicle size and limited visibility as key factors in rising pedestrian and cyclist deaths, including in metro Atlanta. Hospital Finance—Oroville Hospital: A bankruptcy judge granted Oroville Hospital more time and funding to negotiate a restructuring or sale. Climate—Record Heat: NOAA reports July was the hottest month on record in the U.S., with especially dangerous hotter nights.
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