AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCancer care access: Connecticut signed a law requiring insurance coverage for provider-delivered scalp cooling therapy starting Jan. 1, 2027—aimed at reducing chemotherapy-related hair loss costs for patients. Public health & food security: A Republican-led federal spending bill narrowly passed the House and would cut WIC food aid for millions of low-income women and children, setting up a major fight over nutrition funding as grocery prices stay high. Local health education: UConn physical therapy faculty are pushing a “whole person health” message, arguing exercise and physical therapy can play a key role in managing depression and mental health. Dermatology safety: Yale dermatologist advice warns against removing skin tags at home, noting office removal is quick and low-risk after confirming the growth is benign. Mosquito risk: Connecticut’s Mosquito Management Program resumes seasonal testing for EEE and West Nile virus through October, using a statewide network of traps. Nursing home watch: New CMS data highlights mixed nursing home performance across Connecticut, including facilities with 1–2 star ratings and fines/penalties.
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