AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth Care Access & Costs: A new report highlights how Pennsylvanians are struggling to stay alive as premiums, deductibles, and Medicaid/ACA cuts push care out of reach. Elder Care Funding: State Sen. Maria Collett is renewing a push for a statewide skill games tax to stabilize funding for Area Agencies on Aging as seniors face service cuts. Public Health Transparency: Lawmakers want school-level measles vaccination data made easier for parents to find, after reporting found many schools below herd-immunity targets. Infectious Disease Watch: Norovirus is spiking in multiple U.S. cities, with wastewater surveillance suggesting rising levels heading into summer. Cancer Research: A small trial suggests a vitamin D analog may help make pancreatic tumors more vulnerable to chemotherapy, with improved outcomes noted. Local Health Services: St. Luke’s senior meal program keeps dinners affordable at $3.99 and is drawing regulars across several Pennsylvania counties. Cybersecurity in Health Systems: Guthrie Clinic named Mangoné Fall as CISO to strengthen digital trust and protect patient data. Safety & Injury: A Pequea Township man died after an e-scooter crash with a street sweeper; e-scooters are not currently allowed on Pennsylvania public roads.
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