AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPrior Auth Reform in Texas: CMS says prior authorization rules are tightening nationwide, with faster decisions for non-drug care and a Medicare pilot that includes Texas—aimed at cutting delays and boosting transparency. Food Safety Alert: FDA is recalling nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs from a Texas producer over possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination, with no illnesses reported yet. Cyclospora Watch (Houston/Dallas): Children’s Health in Dallas confirmed two cyclospora patients, as federal investigators track a multi-state outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce and other clusters that may include Texas. Mosquito-Borne Risk: Hays County reported a third West Nile virus-positive mosquito trap; officials say no human cases have been found so far. Heat & Public Health Prep: Houston is expanding cooling-center guidance and residents are urged to stay hydrated and plan ahead for extreme heat. Birth-Tourism Crackdown: Gov. Abbott signed an executive order directing Texas health regulators to investigate hospitals and providers suspected of facilitating “birth tourism,” with potential penalties for noncompliance. Community Health & Safety: After a deadly ICE shooting in Houston’s East End, local leaders held a community meeting and discussed an independent investigation.
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