AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHospital Quality Watch: New York hospitals ranked among the nation’s worst for patient experience, with an average CMS satisfaction score of 2.76/5 (vs. 3.29 nationally), highlighting gaps in how care feels to patients. Public Health Access: The clock is ticking for New Yorkers on the Essential Plan: after eligibility changes, the Aug. 30 deadline is the last chance to switch plans and stay covered, with CSSNY fielding hundreds of calls from people worried they can’t afford the new premiums. Infectious Disease: Measles concerns are spreading in the region, with reports of additional confirmed cases and investigations in Allegany and Steuben counties. Mental Health in Rural Areas: State Sen. Pam Helming’s bipartisan bill would create a rural suicide prevention council to identify barriers to mental health and substance-use care. Animal Disease Lab Oversight: A federal report says the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan wasn’t properly configured for its intended high-level work, delaying readiness and adding costs. Wellness & Autoimmune: Celine Dion shared a health update on stiff-person syndrome as she prepares for a return to the stage in Paris.
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