AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoGender-affirming care crackdown: Two major hospital systems—NYU Langone and UPMC—agreed to DOJ settlements over alleged improper billing for gender-affirming care to minors, with NYU paying $8.5M and UPMC $950K; both say they’ll stop puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries for under-18 patients while denying wrongdoing. Public health & safety: Connecticut reported a rabid coyote in Fairfield, urging residents to keep pets vaccinated and avoid contact with wildlife. Workplace illness trends: A new Connecticut occupational disease report shows job-related illness rates fell in 2024, though musculoskeletal and other chronic conditions remain common. Measles watch: CDC data shows measles cases rising week over week, with Connecticut among jurisdictions reporting cases. Privacy and surveillance: Connecticut’s ALPR rules are set to tighten Oct. 1, limiting out-of-state access and requiring warrants for searches. Caregiving strain: A personal story highlights how dementia caregiving can cost thousands monthly and leave working caregivers with little time to breathe. Legal system spotlight: An appellate panel upheld a Waterbury firefighter’s challenge tied to medical marijuana use.
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