AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoMedicaid & hospital strain: Texas hospitals could lose about $27 million daily as federal Medicaid funding is withheld, adding pressure to already tight budgets and raising closure risk concerns. Maternal health stakes: Ectopic pregnancy deaths have nearly doubled, with the worst outcomes tied to states with abortion bans—highlighting how policy can affect emergency care. Infectious disease watch: COVID-19 cases are rising across Texas, with local experts urging attention to symptoms and prevention. Cancer outreach: RadNet is hosting a free Sept. 19 prostate cancer webinar (“Let’s Talk About It”) aimed at boosting screening and answering patient questions. Immunization update: A CDC report finds HPV vaccination has stalled for four straight years, while Tdap and meningococcal coverage dipped—especially among younger teens. Local health access: Laredo city leaders urged the federal government to unfreeze Medicaid funds, while Harris County commissioners advanced a major property tax increase tied partly to rising healthcare costs. Community wellness: Texas veterans and first responders can register for Operation True North’s Patriot Day Golf Classic, a counseling and peer-support event in East Texas.
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