AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Safety: A pedestrian died after being struck on I-395 in Norwich early Sunday; Connecticut State Police are investigating. Mental Health & Policing: Groton police used dialogue and bodycam-recorded coaxing to talk a man down from the Gold Star Bridge barrier during a crisis. Access to Care: Connecticut’s Insurance Department says all five major insurers violated the state’s mental health parity law and were fined—setting up corrective action plans. Health Watch: Tick bites are driving a spike in ER visits across the Northeast, and officials urge extra caution outdoors. Policy & Coverage: Connecticut is also warning residents about hepatitis A risk tied to shellfish from outside the state amid an outbreak investigation in New York. Workforce & Education: A new look at Connecticut’s technical high schools highlights how career-focused programs can boost outcomes for boys—while seat shortages keep many applicants out. Health Tech: ROMTech’s PortableConnect won a MedTech Breakthrough award for home-based, clinician-supervised rehab.
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