AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSuicide Prevention in CT: A new report links Connecticut’s 988 launch to an 18% drop in suicide rates among young people, with 95% of callers saying their crisis eased during the call. Mental Health Access: Cromwell is installing 988 signs as Mental Health Awareness Month ends, highlighting fast response rates for calls, chats, and texts. Depression Treatment Research: UConn researchers reviewed 26 trials and found a single IV ketamine infusion can reduce severe depression symptoms within hours and lower suicidal thoughts within a day for some patients. Medicaid & Dental Costs: Old Saybrook Medicaid dental services billed $89,722 in 2024, up 3.2% from 2023, underscoring how local billing shifts public health spending. Health Care Coverage Changes: UnitedHealthcare will expand Synapse Health management of durable medical equipment orders in Connecticut and other states starting Sept. 1, 2026. Food Insecurity Support: Wheeler Health won a $100,000 grant to expand its Farm to Family produce access at multiple Connecticut health centers. Public Health Watch: Norovirus is rising in the Northeast, with wastewater surveillance showing levels in the “high” category.
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