AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHospital Care Quality: Wisconsin hospitals scored highest in patient experience, averaging 4.06 out of 5 on CMS HCAHPS star ratings (reviews from July 2024–June 2025), with smaller-community hospitals hitting perfect 5s. Public Health—Measles: Wisconsin’s southwest measles outbreak climbed to 142 total cases (142 lab-confirmed/probable across Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette counties), with wastewater testing in Lafayette and Iowa counties also turning positive—an early warning that spread can continue even when case counts pause. Health & Safety—Algae Toxins: Eau Claire County beach testing ended for the season, but officials are still urging caution after high toxin levels were found at Lake Altoona; discolored “pea soup” water can signal harmful cyanobacteria. Mental Health & Courts: Wisconsin courts are seeing a sharp rise in competency evaluations, with reporting saying the number of court-ordered screenings has roughly doubled since 2013 and findings of unfitness have nearly tripled. Health Equity & Care Access: Wisconsin’s next attorney general could control a $219 million share of a national Meta settlement aimed at protecting young users, with Kaul saying he’d fund youth mental health programs. Community Health—Backyard Poultry: A multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to backyard poultry has grown to 1,061 illnesses across 46 states and Puerto Rico, including two new deaths. Eye Care Innovation: A Racine-focused piece highlights how earlier, proactive interventional ophthalmology may help slow vision loss in conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal disease.
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