AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealth Policy in NJ: Starting Oct. 1, New Jersey rolls out major changes tied to federal and state rules, including tighter NJ FamilyCare eligibility for some noncitizens and new SNAP administrative cost rules. Public Health & Safety: A new study from Seton Hall University finds flavored e-cigarette additives can harm joint health, with cinnamon and menthol especially damaging cartilage cells. Substance Use Trends: A large U.S. analysis reports benzodiazepine dispensing fell sharply from 2013 to 2024, with the biggest drop among adults ages 18–29. Air Quality & Health Risks: A Rutgers-linked analysis says a Vineland data center’s unpermitted generators may have emitted about 140 tons of NOx over nearly a year—pollution linked to asthma and heart risks. Care Access & Costs: Michigan’s attorney general urges consumers to check eligibility for generic drug settlement compensation tied to alleged price-fixing. Medical Systems: Hospitals nationwide are adapting to measles resurgence, with providers reactivating screening and referral protocols.
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