AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoMedicaid Privacy: Connecticut says a Gainwell Technologies breach of the HUSKY provider portal exposed payment and claims info tied to about 41,000 members, but not electronic health records, Social Security numbers, or bank details; DSS says the activity appeared financially motivated and has tightened portal security. Food Insecurity: A new report says nearly 63,000 people lost SNAP benefits in Connecticut—double what officials expected—leaving some families relying more heavily on food pantries and soup kitchens. Public Health Alerts: West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in 22 Connecticut towns, with officials urging residents to use EPA-registered repellent and cover up especially at dusk and dawn. School Health: Connecticut kindergarten vaccination rates rose as national numbers declined, with 98.4% of CT kindergarteners in compliance for key vaccines, though exemptions remain a concern. New Treatment in CT: Stamford Health became the first U.S. hospital to treat low back pain using high-intensity focused ultrasound with FUSMobile’s Neurolyser XR, offering a noninvasive option for certain chronic pain cases. Local Wellness Event: CT Sex Week is set for Sept. 28–Oct. 2, with workshops and virtual programming aimed at helping adults talk about sex safely and without shame.
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