AGP Executive Report

Flu and Measles: New York City officials are urging flu shots as the season gets underway. Measles cases have topped 4,500 nationwide, and New York City is among the jurisdictions reporting infections; nearly all patients were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status. Emergency Care: A report says NYC ambulance response times have risen nearly four minutes since 2015, intensifying concerns about the city’s EMS crisis. Medicaid Services: Federal and state investigators searched NYC adult day care centers in a probe involving more than 100 providers. Gov. Kathy Hochul has also ordered a review of whether to end Medicaid adult day care. Youth and Sleep: New York opened a $4.3 million crisis residence for young people in Queens. Separately, a study involving Columbia and Stony Brook researchers found teens slept later and less on nights they used their phones more after 10 p.m. Home Care: NYC aides rallied over stalled wage complaints and unpaid hours, saying some are required to stay for 24-hour shifts but paid for only part of the time.

Prevention: New York officials are urging residents to get flu shots as the season gets underway; Attorney General Letitia James is also encouraging participation in National Prescription Drug Takeback Day. Emergency Care: A new report says NYC ambulance response times have risen by nearly four minutes since 2015, prompting calls for real-time tracking. Medicaid Oversight: Federal and state investigators searched New York City adult day care centers amid a probe involving more than 100 providers. Gov. Kathy Hochul is weighing changes to the program, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched outreach to help residents keep Medicaid and SNAP benefits. Workplace Health: A nurse has sued New York’s largest health system, alleging it required her to take leave rather than accommodate limits during a high-risk pregnancy. Health Workforce: New York announced $32.5 million for health care workforce training.

Mental Health: A study of 300 patients at a New York emergency department found that higher loneliness scores were associated with greater odds of recent illicit drug use, including opioid and cocaine use; the findings show a link, not cause and effect. Medicaid Oversight: Federal and state investigators searched New York City adult day care centers in a fraud probe involving more than 100 providers. Gov. Kathy Hochul is weighing whether to end a $500 million Medicaid adult day care program after the raids. Measles Response: New York’s measles cases reached 162, prompting Hochul to seek federal staffing support as the state’s emergency response continues. Care Access: New York City’s new outreach team aims to help residents keep Medicaid and SNAP benefits amid coverage changes. Meanwhile, a report found NYC ambulance response times have risen 41% since 2015. Insurance Costs: A national survey found health insurance costs for American workers rose 9%, adding pressure for households and small businesses.

Medicaid Oversight: Authorities raided adult day-care centers in Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island as part of a probe targeting more than 100 providers suspected of fraud in New York’s Medicaid program. The investigation is ongoing. Youth Health: Tioga County officials say 14.1% of students surveyed had tried nicotine vaping, while about 7% currently vape—above the national rate. Measles: New York’s reported cases reached 162, and Gov. Kathy Hochul has asked for federal staffing support following an emergency declaration. Health Workforce: The state is investing $32.5 million in health-care workforce training. Care Access: A UCLA-led study linked New York City’s tenant right-to-counsel program with fewer emergency-room visits in high-risk neighborhoods.

Medicaid Oversight: Federal agents raided New York City adult day-care centers in a suspected Medicaid fraud investigation. Reports cite a sharp rise in seniors billed for care, while Gov. Kathy Hochul is weighing changes to the state’s $500 million program. Measles Watch: New York’s case count reached 162, 12 days after a state emergency declaration; Hochul has asked the federal government for staffing support. Health Care Workforce: The state is investing $32.5 million in training, as nurses at Kings County Hospital demand the reinstatement of a union official suspended after raising patient-safety concerns. Access to Care: A UCLA Health-led study links NYC’s tenant right-to-counsel program with fewer emergency-room visits in high-risk neighborhoods. Separately, a report says city ambulance response times have lengthened by nearly four minutes since 2015.

Medicaid Oversight: Federal raids targeting more than 100 New York City adult day care providers have intensified scrutiny of suspected fraud. CMS says New York has 90 days to address oversight failures; in Flushing, billing for seniors rose 390% from 2018 to 2024, while the eligible senior population grew 20%. Gov. Kathy Hochul is weighing whether to end the state’s $500 million program. Student Mental Health: A Staten Island high school is preparing a $500,000 wellness studio where students can speak with therapists projected as life-size holograms, aiming to expand access to care. Emergency Care: NYC ambulance response times have climbed nearly four minutes since 2015, as emergency calls rise. Housing and Health: A study links the city’s free legal help for tenants facing eviction to fewer emergency visits among people at highest risk of losing their homes.

Medicaid Access: New York City is deploying community health workers who speak 13 languages to help enrollees navigate new work rules. CUNY is also expanding one-stop support for housing, food aid and health care, while roughly 200,000 Bronx residents could get a reprieve from the requirements. Program Oversight: Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a state-federal investigation targeting more than 100 social adult day-care providers over suspected Medicaid fraud; federal agents raided centers across the city. Local Care: LGBTQ+ clinic Callen-Lorde has expanded services in the Bronx, and NYC made its syringe-return program permanent after collecting 3.5 million needles. Seasonal Health: Flu and COVID are beginning to spread in New York. Cayuga County confirmed a third measles case in the same household as earlier cases, while Seneca County’s count reached 22. Emergency Response: NYC ambulance response times have risen 41% since 2015 as emergency calls increase.

Medicaid Oversight: Federal agents raided social adult day care providers across New York as investigators examine suspected billing fraud, kickbacks and money laundering. More than 100 providers are targeted; Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered a review of the Medicaid-funded program. Emergency Response: A report says NYC ambulance response times have risen 41% since 2015, nearly four minutes longer, as life-threatening calls increase. Mental Health Care: Binghamton’s new crisis stabilization center will offer assessments, peer support and treatment connections as an alternative to hospital care, but is not yet accepting clients. Public Health: New York City made its syringe redemption program permanent after collecting 3.5 million needles. Cayuga County also confirmed a third measles case. Prescription Costs: New York pharmacists are urging Hochul to sign a bill requiring greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers, saying some prescriptions cost them more to fill than they earn.

Emergency Response: NYC ambulance response times have risen 41% since 2015 as life-threatening calls increase, prompting City Council scrutiny. Public Safety: A Bronx eviction uncovered 30 cannabis plants and bags of marijuana; neighbors said odors had irritated their eyes and throats. Health Access: NYC is launching a Medicaid outreach team ahead of coverage changes in 2027. A free planning program also aims to help New York families navigate health coverage for adult children with disabilities. Infectious Disease: With flu season starting early, doctors are urging New Yorkers to get vaccinated, amid concern the current strain could pose risks for younger people. Disease Prevention: After a deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak, NYC lawmakers are weighing earlier reporting rules; a lawsuit links the outbreak to faulty building systems. Treatment and Wellness: New Yorkers taking GLP-1 drugs describe mixed results, including side effects and fading appetite control. Harm Reduction: NYC has made its syringe redemption program permanent after collecting 3.5 million needles.

Food Safety: Lidl recalled a lot of coffee-and-vanilla gelato sold in New York and nine other states over possible Listeria contamination. Don’t eat it; return it or throw it away. Infectious Disease: New York has declared a measles emergency, and state health officials warn the outbreak may be larger than reported. In New York City, lawmakers are considering faster Legionella reporting after deadly outbreaks. Emergency Care: NYC ambulance response times have jumped 41% as life-threatening calls rise, raising concerns about access to urgent care. Medicare Help: Chemung County hosts a walk-in enrollment event today in Elmira, where residents can review 2027 coverage and get information on prescription assistance through EPIC. Overdose Prevention: Rochester recovery groups credit harm-reduction efforts, including Narcan distribution and training, with helping people stay safe as overdose deaths decline. Mental Health and Addiction: New York City has launched a new tool to help residents find mental health and addiction services.

Food Safety: Family Farmstead Dairy of Worcester, N.Y., recalled a lot of raw mild cheddar after testing found two E. coli strains. The 8-ounce cheese, marked best-by July 22, 2027, was distributed in New York and six other states; no illnesses have been reported. Emergency Care: NYC ambulance response times have jumped 41% as life-threatening calls rise, renewing concerns about access to urgent help. Legionnaires’ Disease: A $40 million lawsuit alleges failures involving an unplugged computer and faulty valve contributed to the city’s deadly outbreak; City Council members are weighing earlier Legionella reporting rules. Mental Health and Addiction: NYC has launched a new tool to help residents find mental-health and addiction services. In Red Hook, a Narcan vending machine leads the city in use as overdose deaths decline. Measles Watch: Cayuga County confirmed a second case as New York continues to face an outbreak and officials urge vaccination.

Emergency Response: NYC ambulance response times for life-threatening calls have risen 41% over the past decade, reaching more than 13 minutes on average. A city report points to rising call volume, traffic and EMT staffing shortages. Food Safety: A New York dairy recalled raw cheddar distributed in seven states, including New York, after testing found two E. coli strains. Lidl also recalled coffee-and-vanilla gelato sold in New York and other states over possible Listeria contamination; no illnesses were reported in either recall. Measles Watch: New York declared an emergency as cases spread in rural areas, with health officials warning the outbreak may be larger than the official count. Earlier IBD Clues: Research involving Mount Sinai found immune-system patterns that may appear years before inflammatory bowel disease is diagnosed. The findings are not yet a predictive test, but could point toward earlier detection. Weight-Loss Care: Telehealth provider Mochi Health cut starting prices for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide and added blood testing to track markers including A1C and cholesterol.

Measles: New York has declared an emergency as the outbreak spreads, with health officials warning infections may exceed the official count. Emergency Care: NYC ambulance response times have risen 41% as life-threatening calls increase. Health Coverage: Enrollment in the city’s health care safety net is falling amid immigrant fears; the Bronx has adopted a high-unemployment exemption from upcoming Medicaid work rules to help residents keep coverage. Breast Cancer: Thousands joined Making Strides walks in Central Park and at Jones Beach, raising awareness about early detection, research and support. End-of-Life Care: New York’s medical aid-in-dying program is two months in, prompting questions about how it is working for terminally ill patients.

Food Safety: FDA recalled frozen smoked salmon distributed in New York over possible Listeria contamination; raw cheddar sold in New York and New Jersey was also pulled over E. coli concerns. Measles: A North Shore patient may have exposed the public as officials warn New York’s outbreak could be larger than reported; the state has declared an emergency amid spread into rural areas. Emergency Care: NYC ambulance response times have risen 41% as life-threatening calls increase. Access to Care: Enrollment in the city’s health care safety net is falling amid immigrant fears, raising concerns that people are avoiding services. Infectious Disease: New York City is also dealing with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak.

Measles Watch: New York has declared a state of emergency as cases rise, with Cayuga County reporting a second case. State health officials warn the outbreak may be larger than official counts suggest. Brain Health: CaringKind’s Central Park Alzheimer’s walk is offering free cognitive screenings for the first time, designed to flag concerns and prompt conversations with a doctor—not provide a diagnosis. City Health Risks: A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in NYC has prompted renewed attention to the illness, while ambulance response times have grown 41% as life-threatening calls rise. Food Safety: An upstate dairy recalled raw cheddar sold in New York and six other states after testing found dangerous E. coli strains; no illnesses have been reported. Care Access: Enrollment is falling in NYC’s health-care safety net amid immigrant fears, raising concerns about access to essential services.

Measles Alert: New York declared a state of emergency as cases climb; Oswego County reported nine new cases, though officials say public risk remains low. U.S. cases have topped 4,410, underscoring the risks of vaccination gaps. Emergency Response: NYC ambulance response times have risen 41% as life-threatening calls increase, adding pressure to the city’s emergency system. Food Safety: Raw cheddar sold in New York and New Jersey was recalled over possible E. coli contamination. Care Access: Enrollment in NYC’s health-care safety net is falling amid immigrant fears, while a court blocked state telehealth rate cuts for early-intervention services. Legionnaires’ Update: Two cases were confirmed at North Shore Towers; officials say there is no risk to the surrounding community.