AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDisability Services: Maryland delayed planned Developmental Disabilities Administration changes for self-directed caregiver programs after advocates warned families were bracing for wage cuts, hour limits, and new licensing requirements—relief that still leaves caregivers and small providers unable to plan. Extreme Heat & Power Reliability: The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency alert for the PJM grid, covering Maryland, directing actions to prevent blackouts and keep essential services like hospitals running during the heat wave. Health Research & Care Innovation: In Bethesda, the FNIH launched a “Music as Medicine” neuroscience initiative funding studies on music-based therapies for conditions including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke, and depression; CorVista Health also announced an AMA Category III CPT code to support reimbursement for its AI cardiovascular assessment system. Food & Pharmacy Access: Kroger agreed to buy Giant Eagle in a $1.65B deal that includes stores and pharmacies across Maryland and the region, with Giant Eagle expected to keep its name and operate as a division. Public Safety: Maryland-Virginia border crash shut down Route 13 after a fatal two-vehicle collision; investigators continue.
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