AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealthcare and Food Aid: Gov. Josh Shapiro urged Democrats to reverse Medicaid, SNAP and Affordable Care Act cuts, saying 510,000 Pennsylvanians are losing health coverage and 143,000 are losing food assistance. Measles Outbreak: Pennsylvania confirmed its sixth measles-associated death as cases reached 1,467 across 45 counties; nationwide infections topped 5,000, putting the country at risk of losing its measles-elimination status. Insurance Access: State regulators say they may use consumer-protection powers to keep Jefferson Health in-network if Independence Blue Cross and Highmark fail to reach new contracts by Dec. 31. Child Safety: A new state law requires childcare centers to stock epinephrine and train staff to respond to severe allergic reactions. Hospital Services: Sharon Regional lost its license after suspending services, raising concerns about care access in western Pennsylvania; AHN is holding a hiring event for former employees.
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