AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTexas Health Coverage & Costs: ACA premiums are projected to rise about 14% in 2027 in several states, a sign of what could hit Texas families too as subsidies shift and enrollment churn continues. Border Health & Safety: CBP seized 22.4 kilograms of fentanyl at the Presidio, Texas port of entry, hidden in a spare tire—another reminder of the overdose risk facing Texas communities. Food Safety: General Mills recalled more than 730,000 Pillsbury rolls sold at Walmart due to possible glass fragments, with distribution including Texas. Public Health Programs: Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor are highlighting the upSTART initiative, linking home-based support for kids and families with evidence-based care. Medicare Access Fight: Senate Democrats failed to end a Medicare prior authorization pilot that uses AI to flag services, keeping pressure on how seniors get care. Texas Disease Watch: Health officials are weighing guidance as a Cyclospora outbreak spreads, with Houston-area shoppers urged to stay alert. Rural Livestock Research: USDA screwworm grants include Texas institutions, aiming to strengthen detection and eradication to protect the state’s livestock industry.
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