AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMeasles: St. Mary’s County has reported 35 cases, keeping local outbreak monitoring in focus. Medicare: Open enrollment runs through Dec. 7; beneficiaries face fewer Medicare Advantage choices for 2027, while the end of a temporary subsidy could raise some drug costs. Rural Care: Maryland awarded nearly $2 million in rural health grants to Southern Maryland providers, while separate state workforce grants include projects in Garrett and Allegany counties. Food Safety: Recalled Virginia oysters linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak were distributed in Maryland; consumers and restaurants should not serve or eat them. Newborn Health: A Maryland commentary is urging the state to require vitamin K shots for newborns to prevent dangerous bleeding. Baltimore voters will also decide on a proposed Baby Fund to support families with newborns. Cancer Care: MedStar Health says breast cancer rates are rising among younger women, underscoring the need to notice changes and seek care promptly. Coverage Changes: Maryland has launched a tool to help residents prepare for upcoming Medicaid work requirements.
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