AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMicroplastics and brain health: UNM researchers report microplastic particles in human brain tissue, with levels rising about 50% from 2016 to 2024 and highest in donors with dementia, raising concerns about dementia and cardiovascular risk. Medicaid admin fix: New Mexico Medicaid will let providers credential with all four managed care organizations through one platform, cutting duplicate paperwork and speeding up access for patients. Childcare court fight: A judge will hear arguments in a lawsuit challenging New Mexico’s universal childcare program, targeting how the administration removed income caps and co-pays before lawmakers weighed in. Screwworm alert for NM: USDA confirmed New World screwworm in Texas and a New Mexico dog case; officials urge daily wound checks for pets and livestock and warn that early detection is key. Public safety exposure incident: Silver City first responders fell ill after a suspected airborne contaminant during an overdose call, with officials citing possible fentanyl, cocaine, and meth in the home. Rural end-of-life care: Red Willow Hospice plans psychedelic-assisted therapies for terminally ill patients, including psilocybin and ketamine, aiming to launch in December.
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