AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMedicare Delays: A federal health official says key parts of Medicare’s AI-assisted prior-authorization test are not working. The trial includes New Jersey, where delays could affect access to procedures for older adults. Food Safety: Cheese sold in New Jersey and New York was recalled over possible E. coli contamination; separate recalls flagged listeria concerns in gelato and smoked salmon. Youth Safety: A 14-year-old girl was seriously injured when her e-bike collided with a minivan in Hamilton Township. Insurance Costs: New Jersey residents could see Affordable Care Act premiums rise an average of 20% in 2027. Environmental Health: A report found “forever chemicals” in 91% of tested New Jersey tap-water samples and four in five bottled drinks. Mental Health Access: A review of private-insurance networks found fewer than one in four resolved calls led to a booked mental-health visit, highlighting the gap between having coverage and getting care.
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