AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMeasles Update: Kansas has five confirmed cases, up from two last week; all are linked to out-of-state travel, and officials say they haven’t seen wider community spread. Health authorities urge Kansans to check their measles vaccination status. Rural Health Care: U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids proposed restoring ACA tax credits that could save Kansas families an average of $700 a year and updating Medicare reimbursements to help rural hospitals retain staff. Mental Health: A Kansas child-death report highlights the need for youth suicide prevention, while the NAMI Kansas conference focused on awareness and support. Medical Costs: A report says two Kansas City hospitals account for most local lawsuits over unpaid medical bills. Research: Kansas City’s Stowers Institute will receive about $4.1 million to study early protein changes linked to neurodegenerative diseases, as part of a national research effort worth up to $28.6 million.
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