AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMicroplastics and heart/brain risk: New research links higher microplastics in artery plaque to more strokes, heart attacks, and sudden death after carotid surgery, but regulation is still lagging. Assisted suicide legal fight: A roundup revisits major court cases shaping the assisted-dying debate as states face new lawsuits and the patchwork of laws keeps expanding. First responder mental health: Albuquerque hosted a public premiere of “The Call,” a documentary on mental health gaps for New Mexico firefighters and other first responders. Animal health + public safety: New World screwworm concerns continue to ripple through the region, with shelters and vets urging tighter wound checks and parasite prevention as cases spread. Medicaid spending snapshots (NM communities): New data show big local swings in Medicaid billing, including rising dental services in multiple towns and sharp increases in categories tied to temporary codes and other care groups. Caregiver support expansion: AARP and United Way expand the 211 caregiver support program into more states, boosting access for millions of family caregivers. Local health-related politics: After Maggie Toulouse Oliver suspended her Lt. Gov campaign for health reasons, Democrats weigh who could fill the vacancy.
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