AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth Care Costs & 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. Diabetes & Science Policy: At the American Diabetes Association’s New Orleans meeting, researchers were removed after distributing a journal editorial criticizing NIH research cuts; the ADA later apologized and promised an independent review. Local Health & Food Access: Louisiana expanded the Louisiana Carrot Initiative statewide at Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market, giving SNAP shoppers a 30-cent bonus per dollar on fresh fruits and vegetables (up to $25/month) via EBT. Public Health Infrastructure: New Orleans’ Sewerage & Water Board advisory group may recommend a water-rate study and audits as officials warn aging infrastructure needs more funding. Safety & Prevention: Shreveport police issued an urgent warrant notice for a suspected child sexual assault offender, while Louisiana also launched a statewide immune health testing initiative and a forestry cost-share program for private landowners.
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