AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDengue Watch: Florida cases have nearly doubled in a month, prompting a CDC emergency response. Local Health Alerts: Bay County officials warn against swimming or wading at Panama City’s Carl Gray Park after high bacteria levels; a red tide alert is also in effect near Mexico Beach. Insurance Costs: Rising ACA premiums are pushing some Tampa Bay families to drop coverage and pay cash for care. Florida Blue is among insurers facing Senate questions about coverage terminations. Children’s Mental Health: FAU has launched a free program aimed at addressing Palm Beach County families’ shortage of youth mental health services. Medical Innovation: A Florida surgeon removed a patient’s prostate remotely from 35 miles away in an FDA-authorized study; more research is needed before the approach can be widely assessed. Healthcare Fraud: A Florida medical-supply owner was convicted in an $8.6 million Medicare scheme involving forged prescriptions and claims for unneeded equipment.
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