AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealth Insurance Costs: Maryland insurers are seeking an average 13.7% premium increase for 2027 on ACA marketplace plans, affecting about 482,000 enrollees, with filings citing rising medical costs and the loss of enhanced federal tax credits. Stroke Research: The University of Maryland is recruiting healthy volunteers over 45 who’ve never had a stroke for a study aimed at improving speech therapy for stroke-related aphasia. Heat Safety: A heatstroke survivor warns that extreme heat can hit even teens and healthy adults, urging people to take symptoms seriously during hot weather. HIV Testing: National HIV Testing Day spotlights free, confidential rapid HIV and STI testing in Maryland and the importance of knowing status to access PrEP and care. Public Health & Travel: A new report ranks Maryland among the higher bedbug-risk states for travelers, adding to summer travel health concerns. Local Care Access: Maryland’s U.S. House shutdown vote included disputes over health care subsidies, with lawmakers warning about impacts on costs for families.
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