AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFlu Season: Flu remains low in Maryland but is rising; health experts urge vaccination before cases climb. Measles: St. Mary’s County’s outbreak has reached 35 confirmed cases, underscoring the need to watch for symptoms and follow public health guidance. Medicaid: A federal judge blocked stricter rules for deciding who is medically frail and exempt from new work requirements, siding with Maryland and other states. Patient Privacy: Johns Hopkins Bayview warned 3,182 patients after a staff member uploaded data to an unapproved AI tool. Access to Care: EMS crews in northeastern Maryland say hospital service cuts mean longer emergency-room trips, with Union Hospital’s birthing center closure leaving Cecil County without local labor and delivery care. Fraud Charges: A Maryland woman was indicted on allegations she billed D.C.’s Medicaid program more than $109,000 for services she did not provide.
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