AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFlu Season: Connecticut has recorded six flu deaths since late September, all among adults 55 and older. The first came about a month earlier than last season. Medicaid Access: A court blocked a federal rule requiring some sick Medicaid recipients to prove they are medically frail; Attorney General William Tong called the ruling a win for Connecticut residents. Hospital Funding: Connecticut hospitals warn federal cuts could threaten cancer assistance and other programs. Medicare Changes: ConnectiCare is leaving the Medicare Advantage and Part D markets in 2027, leaving about 48,000 Connecticut seniors to find new coverage by Dec. 7. Food Safety: A cinnamon recall affects products sold in Connecticut after the state agricultural lab found elevated lead levels; consumers should not use the recalled spice. Research: Farmington’s Jackson Laboratory scientists identified nerve and immune-cell interactions linked to endometriosis pain, a finding that could help guide new treatments.
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