AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMeasles Surge in PA: Pennsylvania has hospitalized 195 measles patients—about 1 in 5 of the 977 confirmed cases—roughly double the national hospitalization rate, with adults making up most cases and Lancaster and Chester counties among the hardest hit. Local Outbreak Response: Chester County is ramping up outreach, pop-up vaccine clinics, and even home visits as cases climb to 83, raising concerns about spread into other under-vaccinated communities. Medicaid Access Pressure in Philly: Philadelphia launched “One Philly Medicaid Access” to help tens of thousands keep coverage as new Medicaid eligibility rules roll out, with officials warning people could “fall through the cracks” amid new administrative requirements. Kratom Regulation Shift: States are diverging on kratom policy as more potent 7-OH and synthetic kratom products spread, pushing lawmakers to target high-risk derivatives without banning traditional leaf. Food Safety Recall: PepsiCo recalled about 122,000 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade in 37 states due to undeclared yellow dyes on labels, affecting people who need ingredient warnings. Healthcare Workforce & Care: Congressman Morgan Griffith visited Hillsville Health and Rehabilitation Center to highlight needs in skilled nursing and rehab services.
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