AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHospital Price Transparency: The Trump administration warned more than 500 hospitals to post clearer pricing or face penalties up to $2 million a year, aiming to curb surprise costs for tests and treatment. Public Health & Heat Safety: Shreveport and SPAR reopened five cooling centers as summer heat approaches, offering air-conditioned space, water, and rest for residents—especially seniors and kids. Power Resilience: SWEPCO says it’s improved the grid after last year’s outage, including new transmission lines, to restore service faster during extreme heat. Nutrition Access: Louisiana expanded the Louisiana Carrot Initiative statewide at Walmart, giving SNAP shoppers bonus benefits for fruits and vegetables. Maternal/Child Health: Louisiana is also pushing drowning prevention efforts, highlighting how quickly children can drown and expanding swim lesson support. Local Medical Research: LSU Health Shreveport plans a new Class A research space at Mall St. Vincent, backed by an initial $25 million legislative investment. Food Labeling: Gov. Jeff Landry signed a seafood labeling bill requiring clearer labeling when Louisiana seafood is mixed with imports.
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