AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoOpioid Safety in New York: New York lawmakers are pushing the Opioid Patients’ Right to Know Act, which would require a short, standardized conversation about opioid risks and safer options before an initial prescription and again before a third dose in the same course of treatment. Public Health at JFK: The CDC is expanding Ebola screenings at JFK for travelers returning from central Africa, as the WHO reports the outbreak in eastern Congo is spreading faster than the response. Medicaid Rollout Pressure: Gov. Tina Kotek leads a multi-state pushback against a federal Medicaid mandate, warning that states face major system and eligibility overhaul problems without clear guidance—raising the risk of coverage losses. Mental Health Tech Trust: A New Jersey woman says her therapist used an AI tool to record sessions without her comfort or consent, sparking concerns about privacy and trust in care. Smoking Decline: New CDC survey data show adult cigarette smoking hit a new all-time low (9% in 2025), continuing a long public-health win. Identity & Wellness Tech: A report highlights how AI note-taking is entering therapy, while another story spotlights identity-protection tools tied to data breaches.
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