AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNursing Home Safety: Connecticut’s long-term-care ombudsman and lawmakers called for action at Fresh River Healthcare in East Windsor after multiple complaints raised resident-safety concerns. Separately, the state moved to strip licenses from a dozen RegalCare nursing homes. Correctional Health: A watchdog investigation found gaps in the Department of Correction’s oversight of physician Francesco Lupis, including missing documentation of required qualifications and concerns about patient care. He has been placed on leave. Teen Mental Health: A UConn-led study found about 1 in 6 teens report moderate-to-severe anxiety; nearly half with severe symptoms had not sought care in the past year. Diabetes Care: A Yale study of New Haven clinic visits found weight was discussed in just 39% of appointments for patients with type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgery was never mentioned. Drug Prices: Connecticut is leading multistate cases over alleged generic-drug price fixing. Recent settlements may mean compensation for some people who bought generic prescriptions from 2009 to 2019. Prevention: State health officials urged families to prepare for respiratory-virus season with flu vaccination and conversations with healthcare providers.
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