AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoMedicaid Pressure on Hospitals: New Jersey hospital leaders warn Medicaid changes could cut an estimated $3.6 billion in funding through 2032, pushing systems to close little-used programs and highlighting how lapses in coverage are driving more uninsured patients to emergency departments. PFAS Accountability: Federal and state regulators announced a landmark $450 million Chemours settlement over alleged “forever chemical” pollution affecting the Cape Fear River in North Carolina and the Delaware River in New Jersey, with advocates questioning how much direct health relief communities will actually see. Food Safety Recalls: Reser’s Fine Foods recalled ready-to-eat pasta salad in seven states after mislabeled product may contain chicken salad with undeclared egg and milk allergens; no illnesses reported. Health Care Access Gap: A new study says 3 in 10 New Jersey women can’t access reproductive health care. Community Health & Wellness: Beebe Healthcare’s CEO discussed plans to expand residency training and pursue an in-state medical school partnership; a Montclair nutrition specialist promoted a new book on bloating and energy. Public Health Infrastructure: NJ I-Bank and NJDEP backed sewer upgrades in Wildwood Crest and Lakewood to reduce public health and groundwater risks.
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