AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBeach & Water Safety: NJ DEP issued swimming advisories at five coastal spots in Ocean and Cape May counties after fecal bacteria/enterococci levels exceeded standards, urging families to check local alerts before entering the water. Medication Recall: Inventia Healthcare recalled about 11,460 bottles of chlorthalidone tablets (25 mg) distributed by a New Jersey firm after tablets failed dissolution specifications; patients are told not to stop without talking to a clinician. Medicare Access Watch: CMS’s WISeR prior-authorization pilot for certain traditional Medicare services—using AI in reviews—has drawn criticism over possible delays and denials, including in New Jersey. Heat Preparedness: Newark renewed its Code Red heat emergency, opening cooling centers and shelters as the heat index climbed above 100°F. Wellness in Public: Nearly 10,000 people joined International Day of Yoga sessions at Times Square under “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.” Public Health Research: A Rutgers-linked study reports GLP-1 drugs may be associated with lower risk of violent behavior, adding to growing interest in how these meds affect impulses.
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