AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTelehealth Scrutiny: The FTC says telehealth company Hims & Hers used deceptive tactics, including sharing sensitive health data and pushing hard-to-cancel subscriptions, as regulators target the industry’s patient protections. Nursing Union Win in Baltimore: Ascension Saint Agnes nurses ratified their first union contract, aiming to improve staffing, reduce workplace violence, and strengthen patient safety and retention. Rabies Watch: A CDC advisory has raised alarms after reports of rabid animals in Maryland, but experts say it’s unclear whether rabies cases are truly increasing—more awareness may still help people get safer. Public Health & Safety: A 29-year-old man collapsed in Waldorf and was rushed to Southern Maryland Hospital Center after an AED shock and CPR. Crime and Community Impact: Montgomery County police charged a rideshare driver from Guinea with kidnapping and raping a 17-year-old in a Maryland parking lot, with investigators warning there may be more victims. Cancer Support Event: Even Keel Wellness Spa is expanding its Calm for a Cure free cancer care day to four Maryland locations on Oct. 18. Local Care Access: MedStar Franklin nurses plan to rally for patient safety as they push to unionize.
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